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• 'Renewables to soar as power demand surges'

  06-02-2026 09:21 via renews.biz
  'Renewables to soar as power demand surges'
  
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• UK energy projects stall before investment as bankability concerns grow

  13-03-2026 17:02 via energylivenews.com
  A growing number of UK energy projects are failing to reach final investment decisions due to weak offtake agreements and policy uncertainty, according to a new report from the Energy Industries Council (EIC).The Bankable Energies Report is based on interviews conducted in late 2025 with 50 CEOs and senior executives from 44 organisations across the energy sector.It found that 44% of respondents said bankability had not improved since the start of 2025. Another 18% said it was unchanged while 3
  
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• Solar auctions and PPAs helped shield Europe after 2022 energy crisis

  13-03-2026 16:00 via energylivenews.com
  Solar auctions and corporate power purchase agreements helped protect European citizens and businesses in the aftermath of the 2022 energy crisis, according to a new report.Analysis from SolarPower Europe shows that public auctions and corporate PPAs accounted for 92 GW of solar installations across the EU between 2022 and 2025.That capacity is equivalent to the electricity needs of around 28 million EU homes, representing more than 10% of households.The report highlights the role long-term con
  
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• Nuclear sector backs overhaul of regulations

  13-03-2026 15:00 via energylivenews.com
  Industry leaders unions and researchers have welcomed the government’s plans to overhaul nuclear regulation but warned that delivery must now move quickly from policy to construction.The reforms aim to speed up nuclear projects and cut regulatory delays as ministers push what they describe as a “golden age” of nuclear to strengthen energy security.Trade union Unite said the announcement signals progress but stressed the focus must now turn to building projects and creating job
  
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• WindEurope: Clean power is the only future-proof play

  13-03-2026 14:55 via renews.biz
  WindEurope: Clean power is the only future-proof play
  
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• Nuclear power gets fast tracked with reform of rules and regulations

  13-03-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  The government has unveiled sweeping reforms to speed up nuclear development in the UK after a review found the current regulatory system is too slow and overly bureaucratic.Ministers say the changes will streamline planning and regulation to accelerate new nuclear projects while maintaining environmental protections.The overhaul follows an independent review led by John Fingleton which concluded that the existing framework had become “overly complex” and prioritised process over ou
  
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• Global offshore capacity nears 100GW milestone

  13-03-2026 13:35 via renews.biz
  Global offshore capacity nears 100GW milestone
  
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• Maxen Power to be fined £1.25m

  13-03-2026 12:54 via energylivenews.com
  Ofgem has proposed a £1.25 million fine against London based supplier Maxen Power, after finding failures in how the company handled suspected cases of energy theft.The regulator said the breaches relate to the way Maxen communicated with customers when supply had been restricted, or charges applied following suspicions of theft.Ofgem found that in a number of cases customers were not given clear information explaining the basis for the suspicion or how the decision had been made.Customer
  
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• Renewables giants urge EU to protect power market

  13-03-2026 12:14 via renews.biz
  Renewables giants urge EU to protect power market
  
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• IEA members agree record oil stock release amid Middle East supply disruption

  13-03-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  Member countries of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets.The decision follows disruptions to oil supplies caused by the conflict in the Middle East, which began on 28 February 2026.The emergency release was approved unanimously by the organisation’s 32 member governments during an extraordinary meeting to assess market conditions and potential responses.Fatih Birol said: “The oil market
  
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• Galetech invests £3m in UK renewables

  13-03-2026 10:58 via renews.biz
  Galetech invests £3m in UK renewables
  
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• Planning reforms have safeguards to protect environment, Government says

  13-03-2026 10:56 via energylivenews.com
  The Government has insisted that planning reforms include “numerous safeguards” to protect nature, after rejecting several cross-party recommendations aimed at reducing the environmental impact of new housing.The response follows a report from the Environmental Audit Committee examining how ministers plan to balance ambitious housebuilding targets with environmental commitments.
  The Committee warned that current measures in the Planning and Infrastructure Act may not be sufficient t
  
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• Sif chief warns of offshore wind slowdown

  13-03-2026 10:46 via renews.biz
  Sif chief warns of offshore wind slowdown
  
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• Don’t use oil price chaos to hike prices says Miliband

  13-03-2026 09:58 via energylivenews.com
  Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband warned the government “will not tolerate” energy firms profiteering from the latest surge in global oil prices, triggered by conflict in the Middle East.Oil prices have climbed sharply in recent days raising fears the shock could feed through into petrol heating oil and wider energy costs.Ministers say the Competition and Markets Authority is now on “high alert” to prevent unjustified price rises at the pump.Miliband told the BBC: “It&
  
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• TGES and IX Renewables sign offshore wind pact

  13-03-2026 09:39 via renews.biz
  TGES and IX Renewables sign offshore wind pact
  
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• Amarenco secures €130m equity from Arjun

  13-03-2026 09:29 via renews.biz
  Amarenco secures €130m equity from Arjun
  
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• US offshore wind could drive $42bn steel demand

  13-03-2026 09:19 via renews.biz
  US offshore wind could drive $42bn steel demand
  
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• Windcarrier wins Siemens Gamesa O&M deal

  13-03-2026 08:51 via renews.biz
  Windcarrier wins Siemens Gamesa O&M deal
  
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• GWEC unveils blueprint to limit fossil price shocks

  12-03-2026 17:20 via renews.biz
  GWEC unveils blueprint to limit fossil price shocks
  
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• Utilities turn to digital monitoring as ageing water infrastructure strains under pressure

  12-03-2026 16:45 via energylivenews.com
  Water utilities across Europe are facing mounting pressure as ageing infrastructure, climate risks and rising operational costs strain existing systems.A report by Smartvatten found that nearly 772 million litres of water were lost to leakages across monitored European properties over one year.
  The loss is equivalent to more than 300 Olympic swimming pools and cost at least £2.6 million.Many European pipe networks are more than 100 years old. Hidden leaks in ageing pipelines can remain un
  
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• North Wales firms urged to prepare for low-carbon opportunities at Wylfa

  12-03-2026 15:45 via energylivenews.com
  Businesses across north Wales are being encouraged to prepare for potential supply chain opportunities linked to a new nuclear project at Wylfa Nuclear Power Station.
  Supporters say the development could strengthen the regional economy while supporting the UK’s transition to low-carbon electricity.Virginia Crosbie, Chair of Supporters of Nuclear Energy, said the project could create around 3,000 jobs during construction and approximately 800 long-term roles once operational.
  The site on A
  
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• Maersk Offshore Wind names jack-up Viridis

  12-03-2026 15:45 via renews.biz
  Maersk Offshore Wind names jack-up Viridis
  
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• Government should back biofertiliser to shield farmers from rising costs

  12-03-2026 14:45 via energylivenews.com
  The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has called on the Government to support wider use of British biofertiliser, warning that farmers face rising costs as global energy prices push up the price of synthetic fertiliser.In an open letter to Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, the trade body urged ministers to relax restrictions on digestate, a nutrient-rich biofertiliser produced as a by-product of biogas generation, to help reduce reliance on imported fertiliser.ADBA said
  
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• Ireland reaches 8GW renewable electricity capacity

  12-03-2026 14:21 via renews.biz
  Ireland reaches 8GW renewable electricity capacity
  
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• Flexible wearable batteries on the cards?

  12-03-2026 13:45 via energylivenews.com
  Researchers at Empa have developed a stretchable polymer electrolyte that could improve the safety and performance of solid-state batteries, potentially supporting lower-emission energy technologies.Unlike conventional Lithium-ion battery systems, which use flammable liquid electrolytes, Solid-state battery designs rely on solid materials to transport ions between electrodes.This approach improves safety and can enable the use of lithium metal anodes, significantly increasing energy density for
  
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• 'German offshore overplanting rule will drive up costs'

  12-03-2026 12:59 via renews.biz
  'German offshore overplanting rule will drive up costs'
  
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• ABO Energy commissions Waldkappel battery storage

  12-03-2026 12:49 via renews.biz
  ABO Energy commissions Waldkappel battery storage
  
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• £20 of electricity can take EV drivers further than £20 of petrol

  12-03-2026 12:45 via energylivenews.com
  Electric vehicle drivers can now travel significantly further on £20 of electricity than petrol drivers can on the same spend, according to new analysis from char.gy.The charging company said £20 spent using its overnight tariff can power an electric vehicle for around 150 to 200 miles, compared with roughly 120 miles in a typical petrol car.
  For the average UK motorist, that equates to around seven to 10 days of driving from a £20 overnight charge, versus about six days for p
  
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• Iberdrola launches Neoenergia takeover

  12-03-2026 12:26 via renews.biz
  Iberdrola launches Neoenergia takeover
  
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• Zelestra brings Villamañán solar plant online

  12-03-2026 12:04 via renews.biz
  Zelestra brings Villamañán solar plant online
  
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