Why cement producers are turning to carbon capture Cement manufacture presents one of the toughest decarbonisation challenges in UK industry. The problem lies in chemistry rather than energy. When limestone […]
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Public charging costs fall below petrol for typical EV drivers Public charging in the UK has become cheaper than petrol for most electric vehicle drivers for the first time in
Drivers more likely to buy an EV if public charging costs less than petrol Read More »
Britain’s grid balancing costs hit £2.1 billion as consumer flexibility remains untapped Britain spent £2.1 billion balancing its electricity grid in 2025. That figure represents a 25% increase from the
Britain’s energy system and the role of consumers Read More »
Solar overtakes nuclear and wind in European power generation Solar power became the largest single source of electricity across the European Union in June 2025. For the first time in
Solar Becomes Largest Source of EU Electricity for First Time Read More »
Mobile industry emissions fall 13% despite quadrupling data traffic The mobile industry has reduced operational carbon emissions by 13% between 2019 and 2024. This reduction occurred while mobile connections increased
Mobile Operators Cut Emissions by 13% Since 2019 Read More »
European hybrid projects could deliver 25GW without new grid infrastructure Wind turbines, solar panels, hydropower plants and battery storage can now share a single connection to the electricity grid. This
Hybrid projects could add 25 GW of clean energy to Europe Read More »
Santander recognises Zero Bills energy savings in mortgage affordability Santander UK now allows buyers of Octopus Energy Zero Bills homes to include energy-cost savings in mortgage affordability assessments. The change
Santander UK launches greener mortgage for Octopus Energy homes Read More »
Global fertiliser industry publishes 2050 carbon reduction pathway The world’s largest sustainability consultancy has published a detailed pathway showing how fertiliser producers can eliminate emissions by 2050. ERM developed the
New roadmap sets pathway to decarbonise fertiliser industry Read More »
Loganair orders five electric aircraft for 2029 commercial service Loganair has signed an agreement with Beta Technologies to purchase five Alia CX300 electric aircraft. The deal includes options for five
Loganair Orders Electric Plans: A Step Towards Sustainable Aviation Read More »
Mining for renewable energy materials brings fresh water and rights concerns The shift to clean energy requires vast quantities of lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper. However, new research shows that
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