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13/7/2022 Comment / Rob Gross

More can be done to help energy consumers through this crisis

With the Energy Institute’s (EI) Energy Barometer member survey focused on the UK’s response to the energy crisis, EI Trustee and UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Director Professor Rob Gross FEI examines three options that could yet be put in place to start reducing consumer bills before this winter.

Electricity

8/10/2025 News

Spanish blackouts won’t happen in the UK, says grid operator

The UK is well-shielded from an Iberian-style power blackout, according to a new National Energy System Operator (NESO) report, which emphasises the robust measures already in place while urging further progress in voltage management and system modelling. Meanwhile, new government statistics reveal a record 73.8% of UK electricity came from clean power in 2024, highlighting increased momentum towards the government’s clean power by 2030 target.

Solar

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26/11/2025 Comment / Tony Day

Grid-scale solar PV – an upside-down policy

There is much UK policy support for transmission-scale, ground-mounted solar PV installations, despite their land use and operational problems, while smaller systems, with the output used locally, have several advantages and enormous potential. So argues energy research consultant Tony Day.

Wind

17/5/2023 News

Wind power first for Britain

Britain’s growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power stations for the first time in the first three months of this year. Meanwhile, two North Sea offshore wind developers are planning to kickstart a route to net zero North Sea oil and gas production, and the UK government has unveiled a proposal to create a ‘treasure map’ showing the potential for North Sea carbon, capture and storage (CCS) projects.

Data centres

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24/9/2025 Comment / Ali Ruckteschler

Why data centres are betting on fuel cells and nuclear to power the AI era

Ali Ruckteschler, Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer with US data centre operator Equinix, on how the growth of AI is leading one US company to turn to fuel cells, initially, and a new generation of nuclear technologies to meet future power needs.

Energy security

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EI Member only

5/5/2026 Feature / Will Dalrymple

Lessons from the front lines of the Ukraine war

While living through a military conflict might seem unthinkable, Ukrainians have been doing just that for more than four years. During this gruelling period, they have found ways to keep their energy system going to power life. A week before the Energy Institute broadcasts a free webinar on energy security lessons from the Ukraine war, New Energy World Senior Editor Will Dalrymple MEI reports on presentations made at International Energy Week in late February, before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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7/8/2024 Comment / Andy Brown

A vision for accelerating a just energy transition

Andy Brown OBE FEI, President of the Energy Institute, speaks about his vision for his term of office, which began in July 2024.

Energy efficiency / management

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17/4/2024 Comment / Paul Walker

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Paul Walker CEng MEI

In our latest Spotlight on Energy People interview with Energy Institute (EI) members, Paul Walker CEng MEI, Electrical Technical Authority, Centrica, explains why even in the latter stages of his career he continues to expand his knowledge in a fascinating and wide-ranging career.

Wind

13/7/2022 News

UK’s biggest ever renewables auction secures record amount of low carbon energy

A record amount of renewable energy generating capacity – almost 11 GW, potentially enough to power 12mn homes – was secured through the UK’s recent fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

Electricity

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25/6/2025 Comment / Yannick Neyret

Relieving Europe’s national grids through local DC microgrids

Electricity grids are working under considerable stresses due to new patterns of use from the ongoing energy transition. Here, Yannick Neyret, President of the Current/OS Foundation, argues that local distribution systems working on direct current could help.

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