Gas Power Station Hits Major Marker
RWE’s Pembroke Power Station has achieved its 10,000th start of a combined‑cycle gas turbine, marking the plant’s shift from baseload to a flexible resource that backs a grid dominated by wind and solar. The 2.2 GW facility, opened in 2011, now runs all five units on multi‑shift patterns, cutting start‑up times from roughly 70 minutes to 41 minutes to follow renewable output swings. Despite the renewable surge, the gas‑fired station remains a key source of firm capacity, delivering rapid response when intermittent generation dips. The milestone underscores policy focus on flexibility, positioning gas plants as backup alongside storage and demand‑side response through the 2020s.
Britain’s Clean Power Economy Is Growing Rapidly but Unevenly
Britain’s low‑carbon economy posted a record £77 billion turnover in 2024, a 12% jump and a 90% increase since 2015. Power generation – wind, solar, nuclear and carbon capture – contributed £33.6 billion, roughly 44% of sector revenue, while low‑emission transport surged...
New Trust Charter for Business Energy
A new Trust and Transparency in Business Energy Charter (TNT Charter) was unveiled in the UK to address collapsing trust in the business energy market. Backed by Labour MP Sarah Edwards, the voluntary code calls for clear pricing, fair sales...
Renewables Industry Sets Out Clean Power Plan Ahead of Welsh Election
RenewableUK Cymru has released the Cymru Clean Power plan ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, urging the next Welsh Government to adopt a bold clean‑power strategy. The proposal outlines a £10 billion economic opportunity, 8,000 secure jobs and up to £183 million...
Drax Earned Less in 2025
British power producer Drax reported lower 2025 earnings, with adjusted EBITDA falling to £947 million from £1.064 billion, driven by weaker power prices. The company improved its balance sheet, cutting net debt to £784 million and raising earnings per share to 137.7 p, enabling...
ENGIE Buys UK Power Networks in £15bn Deal
ENGIE announced a £10.5 billion equity purchase of UK Power Networks, valuing the distribution operator at a £15.8 billion enterprise value. The acquisition gives ENGIE its second‑largest market globally and adds 192,000 km of mostly underground network serving 8.5 million customers across London and...
NESO Rewires UK
Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) has unveiled a transitional Regional Energy Strategic Plan covering 2028‑2033, directing electricity distribution upgrades to match rapid electrification, electric‑vehicle adoption, and new data‑center loads. Developed with Ofgem and the six distribution network operators (DNOs)...
Storing Clean Power May Decide Whether Britain Meets Net Zero Goals
Two new reports argue that long‑duration energy storage (LDES) is critical for Britain’s net‑zero pathway. The Transition Finance Council estimates the UK will need up to 8 GW of LDES by 2030 and over 15 GW by 2050, requiring £10‑15 bn of capital...
Industry Urged to Cut Emissions and Costs by Reusing Wasted Heat
A Royal Society report warns that roughly half of the energy used by UK industry is lost as waste heat, contributing about 14% of national emissions. By capturing and reusing this thermal energy through heat‑cascade systems, firms could slash operational...
UK and Europe Risk Losing CCS Investment without Stronger Policy Signals
A Marsh Risk report warns that the UK and Europe could miss out on major carbon capture and storage (CCS) investment without clearer, credible policy support. The analysis of 504 senior CCS decision‑makers shows average capture costs of $163.45 per...
Smart Meter Delayed – You’ll Now Get £40
The UK regulator Ofgem is introducing an automatic £40 compensation for customers who wait more than six weeks for a smart‑meter installation or who experience unresolved faults beyond five working days. The rule, effective February, expands the Guaranteed Standards of...
Former Coal Communities Power New Citizen-Led Renewable Energy Model
Former coal‑mining towns in the UK are spearheading INNO‑TREC, a €5.4 million European Commission project that puts citizens at the heart of renewable energy generation. The initiative removes technical, financial and legal hurdles to community‑owned solar schemes, pairing rooftop panels with...
EIB Group Commits Record £90 Billion as Green Investment Booms
The European Investment Bank Group announced a record £90 billion of financing for 2025, with nearly 60% directed to green projects. The funding supports electricity grids, storage, renewables, and climate‑adaptation infrastructure, including £10 billion for grid upgrades and 56,000 km of new power...
New Board Set to Make North Sea Home of Green Energy
The UK government has created a North Sea Future Board in Aberdeen to guide the basin’s shift from oil and gas to a clean‑energy hub. The board unites oil‑gas firms, renewable players, trade unions and local leaders to unlock investment,...
Is the Thames Now a Source of Heat?
London’s South Bank will soon be heated by a £72.7 million river‑source heat network that extracts low‑carbon warmth from the Thames. Developed by Hemiko, the scheme taps water‑source heat pumps to supply the BFI Southbank, Southbank Centre, National Theatre and King’s...