UK’s first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend
Great Western Railway service recharges in three and a half minutes between trips on west London line The UK’s first superfast-charging train running only on battery power will come into passenger service this weekend – operating a five-mile return
Powering through the dark: How home battery backup can protect you from grid outages
homeowners are getting a preview of what the future could hold: longer, more frequent electrical outages that leave neighborhoods in the dark, sometimes with little warning. From extreme weather to wildfire-prevention shutoffs, residents are questioning whether the conventional power grid
UK homes installing a small-scale renewable energy system every 90 seconds
2025 was a record year for certified renewable installations in UK homes and small businesses, with 369,000 installed in a single year, according to data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This progress was driven by just three technologies
The UK government didn’t want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I’m not surprised
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication I know it’s almost impossible to turn your eyes away from the Trump show, but that’s the
Driving on Sunshine: Nissan Celebrates Clean Energy Day With A Solar‑Powered Ariya Concept
Equipped with 3.8m² custom solar‑panel system using high efficiency photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight directly into DC power Real‑world testing shows up to 14.3 miles additional range on a bright sunny day Concept demonstrates Nissan’s innovation towards acarbon‑neutral future
Sun shines on housing market as solar panels add up to £11,000 to home sale prices
New consumer research indicates buyers increasingly expect rooftop solar and factor it into property values Homes with solar panels could sell for an average of £11,000 more than comparable properties without them, according to new consumer research. The survey,
How long do solar panels last? New study shows it’s longer than you think!
Like EVs, solar panels are sold with warranties – but what happens when the warranty runs out? A Swiss university study of solar installations from the 1980s and ’90s found many still generating most of their original power. A
What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out
You get up and go to the loo, only to find the flush doesn’t work. You try the shower, except nothing comes out. You want a glass of water, but on turning the tap there is not a drop.
Six million homes to get £150 as details of £7,500 grant confirmed
Families could save hundreds of pounds on energy bills under a flagship plan to give households access to solar panels, heat pumps and batteries. A £15billion Warm Homes Plan - billed as the biggest homes upgrade plan in British