Weekly Debrief

The final reports for UK project work on the third call of the Accelerating Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies (ACT3) programme.

Ecotricity CEO Asif Rehmanwala and BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray discuss how the green industrial revolution is gathering pace and helping to bolster UK energy security Ecotricity CEO Asif Rehmanwala joins BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the shift to renewables and a low carbon economy, and the role Ecotricity is playing in both powering that transformation and building the UK's energy independence. The pair also discuss how Ecotricity has cemented its status as one of the UK's most visible green businesses, how the wider Green Britain Group is seeking to tackle climate change and create a sustainable economy, and the continued boom of the broader clean energy sector. WATCH NOW: This video is sponsored by Ecotricity

The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantage Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs. The UK responded to the energy crises of the 1970s by reshaping its energy system and doubling down on extracting its own fossil fuels from the North Sea. Investment poured in and the UK became a net energy exporter. When energy security is on the line, serious countries act at scale. Today, as the war in Iran continues, scraping the North Sea barrel for the last of its planet-heating fuel is no longer a solution. If the UK is to weather the shocks to come, we need to build a clean energy system for the next generation. A supply deficit of 10m oil barrels a day and a fifth of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is already having significant effects around the world. The UK is painfully exposed to international gas prices. The public expect inflation to soar, the market is forecasting a rise in interest rates over the next year, and costs on some government borrowing have risen to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like for an import-dependent country, and it will not stop at energy. UK food inflation is already high, reaching 3.3% in February, and we are likely to see much higher food prices in as little as three months. Chaitanya Kumar is head of economic and environmental policy at the New Economics Foundation Continue reading...

Rolls-Royce has begun construction of its first large-scale battery energy storage system in the domestic market, signaling a strategic shift from global deployments toward participation in one of Europe’s most advanced storage ecosystems.

With grid pressures mounting and demand-side flexibility still underutilised, AI-driven optimisation may be one of the most undervalued levers in the UK's net zero transition, writes Centrica's Gunjan Arora

David Ward, CEO of Oxford PV, reflects on how his firm has translated strong lab performance into tech that works in real world conditions

SSE Renewables, Matrix Renewables, Drax and Voltaria have all progressed large-scale BESS projects in the UK, all-in-all totalling 1.8GWh of new capacity.

Head of marine at seabed landlord believes new marine route map could be game-changer for leasing round, while discussing more thorny issues

UK government has said Mingyang turbines are not welcome in British offshore wind farms – but supplier insists that is not the final word on its Scottish factory

Rolls-Royce has begun construction on an EPC contract from Voltaria Helios Energy Storage to supply a large scale battery energy storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland.

Changes to inflation indexation for the Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) scheme.

Form Energy, Noon Energy and Ore Energy are all commercialising proprietary 100-hour battery technologies for LDES applications, but how do they compare on metrics like cost, energy density and round-trip efficiency? We look at what they have revealed, as well as what they haven't.

Offshore wind projects with a capacity of close to 16GW will reach final investment decisions this year, according to a new report

Chinese turbine maker warns of higher energy costs and slower transition after UK says it cannot currently support its technology.

Will Taylor, Principal Consultant (Retrofit), Talan UK Britain has hundreds of thousands of unemployed young people and a clean energy sector desperate for workers. The government’s new youth employment drive […]

This notice confirms changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in April 2026.

Special feature article on energy issues in the United Kingdom from the March 2026 edition of the quarterly statistical bulletin Energy Trends.

As fuel prices rise and the outlook becomes more uncertain, the economics of car choices and manufacturing become harder to ignore

Biomass energy giant finalises reported £42m deal to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimisation company

Energy giant to offer 50 per cent off kerbside charging for drivers who lease EVs through Octopus Electric Vehicles

Partner Insight: How Santander is working with local partners in Milton Keynes to address common barriers to make homes more energy efficient Decarbonising the UK's 28 million homes poses a significant challenge. BusinessGreen explores how Santander is bringing together local authorities and education providers in Milton Keynes to address common barriers and location-specific challenges for decarbonising housing – and what lessons and learnings can be applied more widely across the UK. WATCH NOW: This video is sponsored by Santander.

“This development is undoubtedly a huge advantage for Vestas,” says Jacob Pedersen, head of equity research at AL Sydbank.

David Crane says data centres should bear the cost of developing infrastructure to serve their demand

‘Project Walleye’ lenders would be first to fund both construction and power

Zemo Partnership develops voluntary assurance scheme to boost traceability, confidence, and carbon accounting in Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply chain

Cornwall Insight forecasts energy price cap is set to rise to £1,929, as fears grow that full blown oil and gas supply crisis could hit global economy

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to expose a structural weakness in global logistics: a freight system still overwhelmingly dependent on diesel.

Big ambitions in AI and data can't succeed if they're out of step with the infrastructure needed to power them, writes Adrian Del Maestro

Chief exec says servicing offshore wind turbines could eventually account for just as much of Cadeler’s business as installation.

Vestas has received a number of orders that have analysts who follow the company feeling optimistic about the Danish firm’s prospects.