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Gas

Aerial view of rows of solar panels in a field

9/11/2022 News

The beginning of the end for gas-fired power in Europe?

Gas-fired power generation, which is currently part of Europe’s electricity backbone, is being threatened by high prices, market challenges and the declining cost of renewable energy, according to new research from Rystad Energy.

Energy policy

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19/10/2022 News

UK government introduces new Energy Prices Bill

The UK government has introduced new emergency powers that will ensure consumers across the country receive help with their energy bills this winter.

Renewables

Wind turbine and solar panel close up

13/9/2023 News

Disappointment as no bids for offshore wind in latest UK government renewables auction

Although a record number of clean energy projects were awarded funding from the UK government’s latest contracts for difference (CfD) auction, there was disappointment as no bids were received for offshore wind projects – a result many industry observers saw as a ‘missed opportunity’ and a ‘wake-up call’ to government.

Energy policy

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss outside No 10 Downing Street

14/9/2022 News

New UK Prime Minister unveils new energy bills support package

Just days after being announced as the new UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss set out a package to support people and businesses with their energy bills, as well as action that aims to tackle the root causes of the issues in the UK energy market through increased supply.

Solar

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5/2/2025 Comment / Tarun Agrawal

How large-scale solar is transforming business energy

The clock is ticking on climate change, and large-scale solar projects are taking a central role in the race to decarbonise our energy systems. Tarun Agrawal, CEO of AMPYR Solar Europe, explores how businesses are benefitting.

Energy prices

Close up of gas ring alight

5/3/2025 News

UK government plans to extend energy support as household costs continue to rise

Ofgem has announced a 6.4% increase in the energy price cap from April to June 2025. In response, the UK government is looking to expand its Warm Home Discount, to help more households facing financial difficulties to meet rising energy costs. Meanwhile, the government’s independent infrastructure advisor is calling for a ‘step change’ in grid investment.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen pipes in a field

5/7/2023 News

US and Japan will struggle to hit ambitious hydrogen targets

High production costs and lack of infrastructure will test recently published hydrogen strategies from both the US and Japan, according to the latest analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Meanwhile, an ambitious Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline is being proposed.

Renewables

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10/6/2026 Feature / Kristy Jooste

Can the UK rewire its energy future?

As the UK accelerates renewable deployment, attention is shifting from climate targets to the infrastructure, investment and market reforms needed to deliver them. At the recent All-Energy conference in Glasgow, Scotland, industry leaders warned that network upgrades, supply chains and investment must keep pace with the transition if the country is to capture the benefits of growing renewable generation while shielding consumers from future energy shocks. Kristy Jooste, Senior Content Officer, Energy Institute, reports.

Energy prices

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18/6/2025 Comment / Will Blyth,Callum MacIver

Zonal pricing for the GB electricity market, or fix transmission infrastructure first?

The introduction of zonal electricity pricing should come after the transmission grid has been upgraded to deal with a future zero carbon electricity system, argue Will Blyth, from Oxford Energy Associates and Callum MacIver, from Strathclyde University; both also work at the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).

Energy security

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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.

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