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Electricity

Black and white head and shoulders photo of Stephan Rupp

11/2/2026 Comment / Stephan Rupp

Redefining electricity supply with DC for a world of renewables

Local, low-voltage direct current (DC) networks would work more efficiently with small-scale renewable energy projects than connection to alternating current (AC) networks, particularly where the energy is used locally. So writes Stephan Rupp, who is active in business development of power electronics at Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, Germany.

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.

Solar

Head and shoulders photo of Tony Day with picture on wall and bookshelf with books in background

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.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

Andy Brown sitting on stage with projection screen behind, talking to Nick Wayth to left of picture

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

Head and shoulders photo of Paul Walker, Electrical Technical Authority, Centrica

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.

Electricity

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6/7/2022 Comment / Polly Billington

Fit for net zero – redesigning the UK's energy system

Polly Billington, Chief Executive of UK100, looks at the power of local, homegrown electricity in energy system planning.

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.

Renewables

Three engineers working on an electricity pylon

4/6/2025 News

Indonesia unveils ambitious power plan as Southeast Asia ramps up renewables

Indonesia’s new 10-year electricity plan charts a bold course with 42 GW of renewable capacity, backed by $182bn investment and over 836,000 green jobs, although looming gas shortfalls raise supply concerns for the country. Meanwhile, a Malaysia–Singapore–Vietnam pact is raising hopes for regional grid integration, and to the west Thailand eyes solar, wind and storage to curb LNG reliance and meet climate goals.

New Energy World™

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Redefining electricity supply with DC for a world of renewables

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

Grid-scale solar PV – an upside-down policy

A vision for accelerating a just energy transition

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Paul Walker CEng MEI

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

Relieving Europe’s national grids through local DC microgrids

Fit for net zero – redesigning the UK's energy system

Lessons from the front lines of the Ukraine war

Indonesia unveils ambitious power plan as Southeast Asia ramps up renewables