Can Britain’s grid make the grade?
Green transition and rising demand call for massive investment — and smarter operation
Top stories from Wednesday 21 October 2026
Green transition and rising demand call for massive investment — and smarter operation
Motorists set to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes red tape as part of drive to deliver 'everyday fixes'
Chinese groups are racing to build a global supply chain as protectionist barriers rise
Climate adaptation requires accurate location data that maps potential hazards against exposed places and assets, to channel investment where it is most needed, writes Tom Gray from Ordnance Survey
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EV charging technology company plans to produce 25,000 public chargers at the site by the end of 2030
Experts claim proposal could boost savings on offer from switching to heat pumps
Norwegian contractor's CEO admits 'we underestimated complexity and costs' on TotalEnergies-spurred floating wind project that will help power gas field
Nation's largest solar and wind operator saw revenue growth on higher wind resources but analysts' attention was focused on its $67bn deal to acquire Virginia's largest power company
United Utilities, Environment Agency and local campaigners say 12-mile tunnel could take sewage away from England’s largest lake Plans are under way for a new giant tunnel to transport sewage away from Windermere, England’s largest lake. Windermere, in the Lake District, has suffered from widespread raw sewage and…
Global power giant spent two-thirds of investments on networks as wind and solar generation take back seat
Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners UK politics live – latest updates Miatta Fahnbulleh is leaning towards rejecting the giant Rosebank oilfield, the Guardian understands, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry and a major victory…