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The strategy sets out how UKAEA will deliver foundational research, technology and innovation to support the UK fusion sector through world-leading expertise.

Research organisation unveils five-year plan to support government’s ambition to begin development of UK's first prototype fusion energy plant from 2030

REGISTER NOW: Upcoming event to explore how energy demand growth, policy shifts and evolving Scope 2 requirements are impacting corporate strategies, hosted in partnership with SE Advisory Services Electricity markets are entering a period of structural change. Rapid demand growth driven by electrification and wider economic trends, combined with ongoing price volatility and geopolitical pressures, is reshaping how organisations source energy. At the same time, evolving guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is set to increase scrutiny on Scope 2 emissions and corporate energy claims. Together, these forces are accelerating a shift in corporate energy sourcing, from a compliance-driven activity to a strategic priority focused on cost stability, resilience and long-term value. BusinessGreen's upcoming 'Sustainable, Talks' event - hosted in partnership with SE Advisory Services - will bring together several top industry experts to explore how organisations can respond to these changes, adapt their sourcing strategies and position themselves for the next phase of the energy transition. The live, online discussion - which takes place on Wednesday 6 May at 1pm - will cover: Why electricity demand is rising and how tightening supply is driving price volatility How energy resilience is reshaping procurement priorities and accelerating the role of renewables What evolving Scope 2 guidance means in practice, and how increased scrutiny will impact energy sourcing decisions Why PPAs are becoming a core sourcing tool, including how to unlock opportunities in less mature European markets How companies are joining forces through multi-buyer PPAs to source renewables in-country, at scale and cost-effectively How organisations can navigate uncertainty and develop robust, future-proof sourcing strategies Sign up to the event below understand how leading organisations are moving beyond compliance and turning energy sourcing into a source of resilience and competitive advantage. Register now: hbspt.forms.create({ portalId: "26640399", formId: "136ef5b0-d2bb-466a-aa75-78a962f4889f", region: "eu1" });

Households and businesses to be offered fresh incentives to increase power demand during periods of peak solar and wind generation

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar Great Britain is on the brink of a record-breaking summer for renewable energy, which could lead to the first periods of zero-carbon electricity in the history of the power system. These green milestones are an important step towards the government’s goal of creating a 95% gas-free grid by 2030 to power the electric vehicles, heat pumps and greener factories that will help the UK to reach its climate goals. Continue reading...

Private cellular networks are transforming remote operations in energy and natural resources—enabling safer, more efficient, compliant workflows with 4G/5G connectivity for IoT, automation and real-time monitoring.

New reports frame building retrofit and optimisation as key if the UK's built environment is to meet ambitious climate goals

Transform asset management in energy, mining, and renewables with private cellular networks. Learn how private 4G/5G enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, improved safety, and reduced downtime in harsh, remote environments.

Tariff offers reduced bills for social housing tenants and financial incentives for landlords to install green technologies

Meg O’Neill plans to return oil group to structure before its complicated 2020 reorganisation

A new agreement between thyssenkrupp Uhde and KÖKSAN to develop a low-emission PET plant in Yumurtalık reflects a broader shift toward integrating decarbonization into core production processes rather than treating it as an add-on.

Stegra has secured €1.4 billion in new funding to advance its hydrogen-based steel plant in northern Sweden, underscoring both investor confidence and the scale of financial commitment required to bring low-carbon steel technologies to market.

Greenvolt Next has signed an EPC contract with Infinis to deliver two major solar parks, totalling more than 110 MW.

The rules governing the energy retail market must change so that suppliers can move out of the current industry ‘holding pattern’ that constrains innovation and instead deliver on the promise of the energy transition. That’s according to a new report by Energy UK and BFY Group – Demand better: a smarter, fairer retail market –… Read more

Over 1.4GW/3.4GWh of grid-scale BESS came online in Europe, likely its best month ever, accounting for almost a fifth of global figures.