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Forecasting

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24/5/2023 Comment / David Wilson

Modelling will make the green transition smoother and quicker

Modelling of complex energy systems is an invaluable tool for predicting the future and for seeing a path to the transition, writes David Wilson, CEO of Energy Exemplar.

Technology

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15/1/2025 Comment / Jemma Green

Shining a Spotlight on Energy People: Dr Jemma Green FEI

Dr Jemma Green, Co-founder and Chairman of energy software company Powerledger, returns to the stage of International Energy Week on 26 February 2025, moderating a panel discussion on tripling the output of clean energy systems that also features CEO of Energy UK Dhara Vyas. Green explains how Energy Institute activities have benefitted her personally and professionally in the development of a blockchain platform for renewable energy projects.

Net zero / decarbonisation / energy transition

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7/6/2023 News

CCC calls for UK government push to grow net zero workforce

Although the energy transition has created about 250,000 jobs so far, the full opportunities can only be realised with stronger UK government policies, according to a new Climate Change Committee (CCC) briefing.

Digitalisation / AI

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10/8/2022 Comment / Ethan Faghani

AI can’t solve global warming, but it can accelerate sustainability

As the window of time left to prevent global warming exceeding 1.5℃ is narrowing every day, we need to look at every solution at our disposal. Ethan Faghani, CEO and founding partner of Cetasol, discusses AI’s role in the energy transition and how it is reducing emissions in the commercial marine sector.

Nuclear fusion

29/10/2025 News

UK fusion firsts and new US roadmap are sparking fusion power’s development towards commercial reality

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has announced multiple ‘world-first breakthroughs’ at its MAST Upgrade spherical tokamak, while its UK spin-out, Tokamak Energy, has unveiled vivid new imagery revealing the life of plasma inside its ST40 fusion machine. Across the Atlantic, the US Department of Energy has published plans to fast-track the deployment of fusion power in the US by the mid-2030s.

Artificial Intelligence

AI generated graphic of block chain network in data centre

22/1/2025 News

Rising data demand puts pressure on US energy grid, while UK ramps up its AI ambitions

The US and UK energy landscape is on the brink of ‘significant transformation’, driven by data centre growth and ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Innovation

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5/11/2025 News

Innovations save energy across oil and gas, wind power and battery storage

Three cutting-edge innovations are saving money and energy in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), small wind turbines and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Energy storage

Battery storage systems by wind farm in desert

14/8/2024 News

Li-ion BESS market set for growth, while new leasing deal promises to ‘unlock’ European sector

Global demand for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-based energy storage systems (BESS) is projected to soar as renewable energy sources increasingly integrate into power grids worldwide. According to IDTechEx’s latest report, the market is expected to reach $109bn in value by 2035, with over 4.4 TWh installed worldwide, driven by government incentives, technological advancements and the rising need for grid stability. Meanwhile, a new long-term tolling agreement is looking to ‘unlock’ energy storage opportunities across Europe.

Batteries

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21/5/2025 News

GM and LG power ahead with new LMR battery chemistry as China reclaims top spot in battery supply chain

General Motors is partnering with LG Energy Solution to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic batteries for its future electric trucks and full-size sports utility vehicles. Meanwhile, China has regained its number one spot in BloombergNEF’s latest lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking.

Floating offshore wind

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12/11/2025 Comment / Jon Salazar

The leap towards a scalable future for floating offshore wind

Now well beyond the experimental prototype stage, floating offshore wind needs to take the next step to scalable designs and mass production in order to fulfil its potential. Jon Salazar, CEO of the Portugal-based floating platform company Gazelle Wind Power, explains how, outlining some of the attributes of his own company’s design.

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