Daily Debrief · Weekend edition

Energy giant secures multi-gigawatt pipeline of new solar and wind projects, as it looks to further diversify its clean energy portfolio

We would like to hear from people who have recently installed renewable energy sources in their home, or considered doing so Great Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, with most of the new panels going onto household rooftops rather than large-scale solar farms. The government’s data also shows a rise in households turning to other low-carbon technology: applications to the boiler upgrade scheme, which offers grants for replacing gas boilers with greener alternatives, reached 4,512 last month – up 21% on June last year – with demand for heat pumps expected to climb further in the months ahead. Continue reading...

Drought and extreme heat are killing plants, driving up prices while also making some farms economically unviable “It’s a constant battle,” says Tim Young. He and his family have been tracking the rainfall on their Norfolk farm since 1976, and the data shows the last six years have seen two-thirds the amount of rain compared with previous years. The lack of water has become the number one risk to Young’s business. This summer has seen record-breaking climate induced heatwaves scorch much of Europe, which combined with droughts and “apocalyptic” wildfires has made farming virtually impossible. France has faced down fires that its president, Emmanuel Macron, called the worst since the second world war and on Wednesday half of England was declared officially in drought, with July expected to be the driest on record after winter floods, according to the Environment Agency. So how are farmers bearing up under the pressure? Continue reading...

European charging network giant reveals plans to deliver up 1,400 new charge points in the UK by 2030

The city has become the largest hub for AI power centres across Europe, competing with homes for energy, space and water. Its priorities are being called into question

Mayoral Strategic Authorities collectively identify almost £80bn of investment opportunities across infrastructure, housing, and clean energy

Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to rooftop panels to help cut their energy bills. An analysis of the government’s official figures shows that Great Britain added 142,536 solar installations in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to top last year’s record solar additions. Continue reading...

Eku Energy has acquired the transmission-connect, 300 MW/600 MWh Didcot battery energy storage system from TBC Partners.

Summer Series: “Energy is no longer just energy—it’s geopolitics and industrial policy disguised as the electricity market,” says chief strategy officer.

British oil giant launches a process for the potential sale of its entire operations in the British sector of the North Sea. The portfolio includes five production hubs and approximately 1,100 staff..

Quarterly statistical release on the number of heat pumps installed in the United Kingdom.

Here’s what’s driving the storage market — and where the next wave of opportunity is hiding in plain sight. If you’ve been in a room with solar people lately, you’ve probably noticed that it’s getting harder to talk about solar without also talking about batteries. The storage market has gone from “nice add-on” to something…

Former Orsted executive takes up leading role at onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage business developer sold to Danish peer CIP

What’s already happening across the Atlantic — and the lessons from two installers who’ve lived the transition In Europe right now, EVs are outselling gas cars for the first time. IKEA is offering dynamic electricity rates bundled with solar and heat pumps. Octopus Energy will lease you an electric vehicle from the same company that…

The US energy storage startup Antora Energy is scaling up with a $550 million assist from leading investors.