New analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit shows the UK’s electricity mix is shifting away from imported fossil fuels toward domestically generated clean power. Over the past two decades the country has expanded solar farms, onshore wind and other renewables, boosting generation capacity. This transition reduces exposure to volatile global energy prices and aligns with the UK’s net‑zero ambition. Policymakers are pairing investment with regulatory reforms to lock in long‑term resilience.
The latest edie Extra podcast features a live panel from the edie 26 conference discussing the UK’s accelerated Clean Power 2030 transition and its climate‑resilience challenges. Zurich Resilience Solutions’ Sean Grundy and Daniel Keir argue that insufficient adaptation—26% of outcomes rated inadequate—poses financial risks if...
edie, in partnership with Normative, will host a free 45‑minute webinar on 15 April 2026 titled “Carbon accounting is changing: How can your business keep up?”. The session will examine new EU reporting rules, the GHG Protocol’s Scope 2 consultation, and the emerging...
ITM Power announced a £86.5 million investment to expand its Sheffield site, funded by £40 million from Great British Energy and a £46.5 million grant from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The expansion will install an automated line to manufacture...
Rapid EV charger demand in the UK will require roughly 1,900 acres of land by 2030, according to Knight Frank’s new report. The study projects 213,000 additional chargers, including 89,000 rapid DC units, to serve an estimated 2.1 million new EV...
edie is hosting a free, live webinar on 29 April 2029 to help senior leaders design credible staff‑volunteering programmes that boost sustainability, ESG and CSR outcomes. Sponsored by Royal Voluntary Service, the 45‑minute session will cover strategic opportunities, programme design, cultural adoption...
A coalition of investors managing roughly $1.8 trillion is urging global freight and logistics firms to treat air‑pollution as a material business issue. The group cites health data showing air‑quality‑related deaths exceed eight million annually and economic costs of $6 trillion each year....
The UK government approved the Springwell solar farm, the nation’s largest, capable of powering over 180,000 homes and slated to connect to the grid by 2029. The approval marks the 25th nationally significant clean‑energy project since the 2024 election, contributing...