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Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)

Aerial view of planes around Heathrow terminal building

25/2/2026 News

Heathrow ramps up SAF ambition as UK government moves to de-risk supply

Heathrow Airport has unveiled an enhanced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) incentive scheme targeting 5.6% SAF use in 2026, as the UK government advances plans for a contracts-for-difference-style revenue certainty mechanism (RCM). Meanwhile, SkyNRG has begun construction of a flagship production plant in the Netherlands. Together, these announcements signal a tightening alignment between demand-side ambition at major hubs and emerging supply-side policy frameworks designed to de-risk investment in SAF capacity.

Energy security

Olga Michelot during session at conference

25/2/2026 News

How Ukraine’s wartime experiences are being used to guide new strategies for energy resilience

The resilience of Ukraine's energy sector in war provides a model for international energy security, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The analysis identifies areas for energy system resilience drawn from the nation's experience in maintaining power and heating under extreme conditions.

Energy policy

25/2/2026 News

Abu Dhabi launches grid flexibility drive by offering ratepayers option to install behind-the-meter solar and BESS

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has launched a policy that enables electricity customers to install renewable energy systems to reduce the cost of electricity to power their own homes and businesses.

Tidal Power

Computer generated image of tidal demonstrator, showing internal workings

25/2/2026 News

France backs tidal power as latest energy strategy resets solar, wind and nuclear targets

The French government has published its third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3), which includes plans to award 250 MW of tidal energy capacity by 2030. Beyond tidal, the energy policy strategy reshapes solar, wind and nuclear targets, and tightens decarbonisation goals.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Head and shoulders photo of Steve Hodgson, standing in front of blue door

25/2/2026 Comment / Steve Hodgson

Renewables and efficiency, yes, but fossil fuel use has to fall

What have 30 years observing the energy industry taught Steve Hodgson FEI, Editor-at-Large at New Energy World? That increasing green energy is not enough; the world also has to begin an exit from fossil fuels to prevent a climate catastrophe that has already started.

BESS

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4/3/2026 Comment / Carloandrea Meacci

The nascent Italian BESS offtake market

A paradoxical consequence of the surprisingly low outcome of Italy’s first MACSE auction is that it has started a battery energy storage system (BESS) offtake market that would have not kicked off otherwise. This is because the auction created room for offtakers to profit from the spread between merchant curves and offtaking fees. Such a private offtake alternative to regulated revenues has its pros (lower regulatory risk, no need to await the outcome of an unpredictable auction) and cons (counterparty risk, absence of a template offtake agreement requiring potentially lengthy negotiations) but is a positive in terms of having an alternative to the regulated regime, further reinforcing the attractiveness of the Italian BESS market, writes Carloandrea Meacci, Head of the Energy & Infrastructure Team, Ashurst Italy.

Coal

EI Member only

4/3/2026 Feature / Brian Davis

Time flies: from coal scuttles to AI

By coincidence I happen to be about the same age as the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, which celebrates its 75th edition this year. What’s more, I have spent the majority of my career as a journalist covering energy. Here I tell my story, which also touches on bigger energy themes, writes former New Energy World Features Editor Brian Davis.

Energy transition

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EI Member only

18/2/2026 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Taking the long view: Energy Institute President’s Award Winner 2026

Winner of the 2026 Energy Institute President’s Award, Lei Zhang HonFEI, Founder of the Chinese renewables company Envision, gives a valuable insight on technology innovation and keys to success in AI-supported renewable energy development globally. On the day he received what is the Energy Institute’s highest honour, Lei Zhang spoke to New Energy World’s Senior Editor Will Dalrymple about his past, his vision of the future and how he sees the state of the energy transition today.

Domestic heating

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18/2/2026 Comment / John Marsh

Beyond boilers – how multi-utility connections can unlock the UK Future Homes Standard

The trend for domestic heating to become increasingly electrified or networked opens an opportunity for more coordinated planning and building of utility network connections, argues John Marsh, Chief Innovation Officer with multi-utility network provider GTC.

Skills, education and training

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18/2/2026 Comment / Anthony Dale

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Anthony Dale AMEI, Manager, the Carbon Trust

The net zero consultant looks back at the start of his career and explains how he benefitted from energy management training from the Energy Institute.

New Energy World™

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Heathrow ramps up SAF ambition as UK government moves to de-risk supply

How Ukraine’s wartime experiences are being used to guide new strategies for energy resilience

Abu Dhabi launches grid flexibility drive by offering ratepayers option to install behind-the-meter solar and BESS

France backs tidal power as latest energy strategy resets solar, wind and nuclear targets

Renewables and efficiency, yes, but fossil fuel use has to fall

The nascent Italian BESS offtake market

Time flies: from coal scuttles to AI

Taking the long view: Energy Institute President’s Award Winner 2026

Beyond boilers – how multi-utility connections can unlock the UK Future Homes Standard

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Anthony Dale AMEI, Manager, the Carbon Trust