Carbon Budget: Government adopts target to slash UK emissions 87 per cent by 2040
Government formally tables legislation in Parliament to adopt Seventh Carbon Budget goal to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions to 87 per cent below 1990 levels by 2040
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Government formally tables legislation in Parliament to adopt Seventh Carbon Budget goal to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions to 87 per cent below 1990 levels by 2040
Latest addition to Great Grid Upgrade programme could carry up to 2GW of electricity - enough clean power for around two million homes
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Hydrogen technology will be vital to cutting emissions and strengthening energy resilience, but progress will stall without co-ordination of infrastructure, clearer cross-border rules and stronger investor confidence, according to a new report OEUK commissioned from DNV. In the first of two studies launched at OEUK’s first CCS & Hydrogen […]
Energy secretary’s proposed legally binding target sets up battle with opposition parties over ‘net zero’ policies
Unless we plan infrastructure around demand, and how it interacts with the grid, public charge points will remain far more expensive than charging at home, writes Andy Hackett from the Centre for Net Zero
Siemens Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Camlin Group, a Northern Ireland-based specialist in grid monitoring, analytics, and asset digitalisation technologies.
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German energy tech giant aims at boosting its digital grid portfolio as power networks are under pressure from ageing infrastructure, rising electrification, and higher load volatility
A Northern Irish company with approximately 650 employees is set to expand Siemens Energy’s software and monitoring business, pending regulatory approval of the deal.
AI-driven growth in computing is turning data centres into one of the largest new sources of electricity demand – can renewables keep up?
Madiha Waseem of Fluence explores how early supplier engagement & procurement models are reshaping BESS delivery amid supply pressures.
New analysis warns long grid connection queues are delaying much-needed clean energy investment and hampering efforts to enhance energy security
Boston judge again orders GE unit to stay on USD 4.5bn offshore wind project despite blade failure dispute and withheld payments.
Oil major still exploring a deal despite failed discussions as CEO Meg O’Neill pursues restructuring
Utility-scale solar company and distributor Ampacity is expanding its training services for solar tracker installation. These programs include coursework in the classroom and in the field. “Our Customer Success training programs directly support our mission to simplify the entire solar design, procurement, and installation process for EPCs and developers,” said Evan Rubin, VP of sales at…
DC-optimised system supports EV fleet and warehouse operations, while meeting strict safety requirements for flammable stock