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- Australia's renewable energy push has resulted in a surge in household solar power. But what does that mean for private solar farms?
- Energy firms complete UK’s first ‘hydrogen blending’ trial to power grid Mon, 13 Oct 25, 10:01amA 2% blend of low-carbon gas injected into gas grid to fuel Brigg power station in North Lincolnshire is a UK first
- 'Extension cord to nowhere' looms large as Australia’s energy transition evolves Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Energy transition in flux amid struggle to build major power arteries Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Revised transmission line corridor shocks regional community Fri, 3 Oct 25, 8:36amProperty owners in the path of a proposed new route for the New England renewable energy zone corridor fear their land values will plummet.
- UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain Mon, 15 Sep 25, 3:00pmAgreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checks
- Just 13pc of rooftop solar capacity realised, advocates say Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Push to unlock rooftop solar potential as race to net zero continues Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables Wed, 13 Aug 25, 9:50pmFOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’
- UK electricity firms leak oil underground in ‘huge problem for environment’ Wed, 13 Aug 25, 9:50pmMillions of litres of oil has seeped into soil and watercourses from ageing fluid-filled cables over past 15 years
- Fewer green energy tariffs offered as British households opt for cheaper deals Sun, 3 Aug 25, 9:00pmIndustry data shows suppliers have scaled back premium-priced deals based on renewables as demand falls
- Fears UK gas stockpile to drop for winter as British Gas owner plans sell-off Thu, 24 Jul 25, 11:29pmCentrica keen to stem losses from North Sea Rough storage after company profits halve
- British Gas owner strikes £20bn gas deal with Norway’s state energy company Fri, 6 Jun 25, 1:34amCentrica’s 10-year agreement with Equinor helps meet almost 10% of the UK’s needs – enough to supply 5m homes
- Still waiting for my replacement meter from EDF – even the CEO couldn’t help | Letter Tue, 3 Jun 25, 2:36amOfgem urges those who still have old Radio Teleswitch Service meters to contact their supplier, but it hasn’t been easy for Sally Jaine
- 'Thermal runaway': The danger with lithium-ion battery plants in the bush Tue, 27 May 25, 3:55pmVolunteer firefighters in Victoria's north-east say two battery energy storage system proposals would be a catastrophic fire risk if they are approved.