When I was young, I remember being told about the Cutty Sark, a now preserved Victorian tea clipper. It was a story bound up in an empire that was coming to an end as I was growing up. And, less obviously, it was a story about the limits of renewable energy in a world
US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first Donald Trump has wielded the full might of his administration to crush the progress of clean energy, which he has called a “scam” and “stupid”. But there are signs this assault is not going to plan. In March,
As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage Consumers across the UK are bracing for the war in the Middle East to deliver a sharp rise in home energy bills from this summer. The looming energy cost crisis has prompted a record number of households to
The total number of solar arrays across the UK has now reached two million The UK has witnessed a big surge in solar power adoption, with more than 27,000 new installations completed in March – marking the highest monthly total since 2012. This milestone has propelled the total number of solar arrays across the
The shift from ballasted to mechanically fixed solar For many years, solar PV systems on flat membrane roofs have typically been secured using ballast. This approach became popular because it avoided penetrating the roof membrane, reducing the risk of leaks and allowing solar contractors to handle the entire installation independently. However, new developments in
Europe’s energy transition problem is not moving too fast, but stopping halfway—investing in renewables without building enough grids, storage, and system flexibility Reliance on fossil fuels has proven structurally fragile, while electrification offers a path to greater energy security, cost control, and industrial competitiveness To stay competitive, Europe must accelerate infrastructure, prioritize strategic industries,
Ed Miliband is helping to turn the country into a nation of ‘solar zealots’ and Josiah Mortimer is enthusiastically along for the ride d Miliband is having a bit of a moment. On Tuesday, the Energy Secretary gave a speech with one overriding message: “Every solar panel we put up, every wind turbine we
Solar panels could help UK households save up to £500 a year on energy bills, but it's important to understand the costs and benefits of solar panel installation before making any decisions With escalating oil prices meaning numerous UK households could encounter steeper bills, it's no wonder that Britons are searching for methods to
Think back to the first electric car you saw parked on your street around a decade ago and consider your first impression. Were your neighbours eco-warriors keen to reduce their carbon footprint? Or tech-fanatics that always needed the latest iPhone and saw EVs as the next big thing? Early EV buyers came with the
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025 – but electricity use is still surging, and solar just hit a major milestone, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to the IEA’s newly released 2026 Global Energy Review, overall energy demand rose 1.3% last year. That’s slightly below the previous decade’s average and well