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New UK scheme promises to slash energy bills for thousands

The Great British Insulation Scheme is set to provide more than 300,000 homes with the potential to save an average of £400 per year on their energy bills

read more... 19/09/2023

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EU may become as hooked on China batteries as it was on Russian energy

The European Union could become as dependent on China for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by 2030 as it was on Russia for energy before the war in Ukraine unless it takes strong measures, a paper prepared for EU leaders said.

read more... 18/09/2023

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More funding to progress UK nuclear-generated hydrogen project

An EDF-led consortium has been awarded UK government funding to further develop plans to use heat and electricity from Heysham 2 to create hydrogen for use in the production of asphalt and cement. Earlier this year, a feasibility study demonstrated the significant benefit the project would bring in proving how nuclear could power hydrogen electrolysis.

read more... 15/09/2023

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UK-Germany energy link on track as construction advances

Construction is well underway on the £2.4 billion NeuConnect project, a pivotal energy link set to connect the UK and Germany.

read more... 15/09/2023

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Europe's high gas prices hit industrial output

Europe's gas consumption is down by between 10% and 15% compared with the decade before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as high prices enforce a sharp reduction in fuel use especially by energy-intensive manufacturers.

read more... 13/09/2023

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