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Off-grid power

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6/11/2024 Comment / Nick Rosen

Now is the time to build more off-grid energy systems

Europe lags behind the US when it comes to the adoption of off-grid generation schemes, which typically connect to a local microgrid or direct to the consumer and can be built at lower costs than large power stations, writes off-grid advisor Nick Rosen.

Electricity markets

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7/1/2026 Comment / Flora Harley

Breakthrough in the bottleneck?

Navigating the UK’s renewable energy investment market is as challenging as ever, writes Flora Harley, Head of Energy and Sustainability Research with property consultancy Knight Frank, with continuing grid connection problems, but also with opportunities around the growth of corporate power purchase agreements.

CCUS

Chevron engineers at work

26/4/2023 News

CCUS to play key role in Australia’s decarbonisation

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has a vital role to play in Australia’s goal to reach net zero by 2050 according to several recent reports. Meanwhile, new emissions legislation may trigger a spike in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the country, according to new analysis.

Solar

Solar panels and wind turbines against a blue sky

25/9/2024 News

Stronger integration measures are needed for solar and wind

As solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on significant benefits, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Meanwhile, a McKinsey report reveals the step change in efforts needed on the journey towards net zero.

Offshore wind

Offshore wind farm with calm sea

14/6/2023 News

Safety performance improves alongside surge in offshore wind activity

G+ members – comprising most of the biggest offshore wind operators in the world – have reported a record 44.6mn hours were worked in 2022, an increase of 38% on the previous year, with safety metrics continuing on a downward trajectory.

Energy markets

Row of solar panels with three wind turbines behind

2/4/2025 News

Record expansion in renewables helped meet a surge in global energy demand in 2024

The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest global energy review highlights a surge in global energy demand in 2024, primarily driven by increased electricity consumption. Renewables and natural gas met most of the demand, with solar and wind power generation setting new records. Meanwhile, recent analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) also shows record renewable capacity expansion last year. However, it warns that additions fell short of what is needed to align with the global goal to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Renewables

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23/4/2025 Comment / Keith Burns,Greg Dudziak

The evolution of renewable energy: three decades of innovation and growth

The growth of modern renewable energy based on the sun and wind around the world is simply one of the greatest success stories of our time, from modest beginnings in the 1990s to its mainstream, and still growing, role today. Here, Keith Burns, Commercial Director and Greg Dudziak, European Director of Advisory at global renewables consultancy and service provider Natural Power – itself 30 years old – tell the story.

Offshore wind

Engineer on board boat at Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm

10/1/2024 News

Boost for UK offshore wind

The UK’s offshore wind sector started 2024 on a positive note with RWE announcing its acquisition of three large offshore wind farm projects in late December, Ørsted making its final investment decision (FID) on Hornsea 3, the biggest consented offshore wind project in the world, and UK wind energy generation hitting a new record high.

Skills, education and training

Gino Antoine Leon at work on top of a wind turbine

16/8/2023 Comment / Gino Antoine Leon

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Gino Antoine Leon AMEI

In the first of our interview series with Energy Institute members: Shining a Spotlight on Energy People, we learn about the career of Gino Antoine Leon AMEI, Wind Turbine Graduate Engineer at the Public Utilities Corporation in Seychelles, and glean his insights about the energy transition in the East African archipelago.

Grid management

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25/9/2024 Comment / Philip Silk

Responsible grid management could unlock UK renewable energy potential

Delays in connecting new electricity generation projects to the UK are serious, but are being tackled by National Grid ESO. Here, Development Director Philip Silk describes the view from one independent power producer, Conrad Energy.

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