Energy News

Open Access Government’s Energy category can offer a wide range of articles exploring research and issues from around the world. 

You can find articles on the research of clean, sustainable living along with energy efficient households and businesses. We have also included topics such as energy innovations in Asia and advancements in new energy technology.

Renewable energy investments along with ocean and hydrogen research are popular topics covered in the category that are regularly updated.

Find more energy pieces within the environment category there are many sustainable and efficient energy pieces there.

Maroš Šefčovič and colleagues at the 7th High-Level Meeting of European Battery Alliance

Main takeaways from the 7th High-Level Meeting of the European Battery Alliance

Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič recently chaired the European Battery Alliance Ministerial, discussing ways to foster the global competitiveness of the European battery industry.
Hydrogen periodic table element, mining, science, nature, innovation

The real potential of hydrogen fuel cells: Bramble Energy’s PCBFC™ Solution

Swiss inventor Francois Isaac de Rivaz created the world’s first internal combustion engine vehicle powered by hydrogen in 1807. Yet, hydrogen fuel cells have not become part of the mainstream fuel mix in mobility circles.
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Financing Britain’s energy transition – the scope and opportunities in solar energy

As war rages in Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis stoked by Russia’s aggression takes hold, the need for energy independence, such as solar energy, has never been more apparent.
Part of reactor. Reaction has started with nuclear energy

How does nuclear energy play a role in our lives?

Michael Good, Associate Professor, School of Sciences and Humanities, at Nazarbayev University, walks us through the topic of nuclear energy and its role in our lives.
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Salt caverns could be key to renewable energy and hydrogen storage

Salt caverns in the Earth could be key to harnessing renewable energy, urge researchers, who note that salt itself could aid hydrogen production.
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Beyond lithium: New technologies for Europe’s sustainable battery industry

Alex Hunter, CEO of Sherwood Power, argues that we will only see a competitive and sustainable battery industry for Europe if we embrace new battery technologies and energy storage solutions.
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The role of hydrogen in the UK’s transition to net zero

Dr Dustin Bauer, Associate, with Georgina Ainscow, Partner, discusses the role of hydrogen in the UK’s transition to net zero.
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Energy price crisis: Support for consumers & businesses

Petru Sorin Dandea from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), explores the support available for consumers and businesses in light of the energy price crisis.
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Moving the energy system towards climate action

In 2020, the World Resources Institute reported that 73% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulted from the consumption of energy – it's time to improve the energy system.
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Fusion solutions: The UK takes STEP towards low-carbon energy

The UK might see a steady flow of low-carbon energy without the need for fossil fuels following Science Minister George Freeman's announcement of the UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.
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EU building renovation for energy efficiency and the role of banks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and rising fuel prices have forced EU countries to reevaluate their energy policies, bringing energy efficiency and building renovation into sharp focus.
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Green hydrogen produced from seawater with nearly 100% efficiency

Researchers have successfully split seawater to produce green hydrogen, a highly reactive fuel alternative that reduces emissions.
The old rusty ship was stranded by a storm. Oil spill from a tanker, environmental pollution

Oil spill “high vulnerability zone” threatens the global energy supply

A single oil spill could disrupt the global energy supply – shutting down major gas export facilities and vital desalination plants.
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Managing the energy price rises in Europe

Open Access Government delve into how the European Commission tackled 2022’s dramatic energy price rises.
Communication technology and global business online, internet concept, connectivity

Tackling public sector energy security and management through the IoT

The energy sector is undergoing enormous change as governments and businesses strive to transform energy security, storage and consumption.
geothermal energy pipeline

The potential of geothermal energy as a low-carbon source

Alex Hunter, CEO at Sherwood Power, argues that geothermal energy offers significant potential as a source of low-carbon energy, but there are challenges which must be addressed if the UK is to benefit.
hospital in London, UK

Avoiding the heat decarbonisation performance gap

Chris Davis, VP Marketing at Hysopt, explains how NHS Trusts and other public sector organisations can avoid additional risks and costs of heat decarbonisation across their estates.
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Decarbonising the NHS hospital estate – Towards net zero

Richard Spencer, Construction and Operation & Maintenance Director at E.ON, details decarbonising your hospital estate in the road towards net zero.
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Green technology: A world of opportunity

Providing renewable technology solutions to help companies meet the 2050 net-zero deadline.
ActionZero EscoPod

Routes to decarbonisation: ActionZero’s patented heat pump technology

CEO Denis Collins, a former global executive with IBM and previous Chair IDA Ireland Regional Development & Board Director, talks to OAG about ActionZero and their patented heat pump technology – the EscoPod.

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