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
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
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
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
Offshore wind developers stayed away from Britain's latest renewable energy auction on Friday, arguing the price offered by the government did not reflect rising industry costs, something which is hampering wind projects globally.
read more... 11/09/2023