Clean Energy

2,800 jobs created as carbon capture expands on Wales and North West England

Britain improves its efforts in clean energy as the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCUS) cluster expands, securing 800 new skilled jobs and bringing the total number of direct roles supported by the project to 2,800 across North Wales and North West England.

UK and Norway work together on new clean energy partnership

The United Kingdom and Norway have announced a new agreement to accelerate the transition to clean energy, support investment, and boost job creation.

Battery electric vehicle momentum builds across Europe despite headwinds

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue becoming more popular across key European markets, with Germany, Sweden, and the UK all reporting strong growth in April 2025 despite varying economic and policy environments.

Wind energy powers ahead as EU’s second largest electricity source

In 2024, the European Commission reported that wind power became the European Union's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking natural gas and coming in just behind nuclear.

UK prioritises clean energy projects in new grid connection reform

The UK is changing its electricity grid connection process to prioritise clean energy projects and create billions in private investment.

Green hydrogen production and creating clean water from sunlight and seawater

A team of researchers led by Cornell University has developed a new device that simultaneously generates clean hydrogen fuel and potable water using only sunlight and seawater.

UK launches plan to train a ‘clean power army’ to deliver clean energy by 2030

The UK government has revealed a significant new plan to train thousands of young people and workers for careers in the clean energy sector, aiming to meet ambitious targets to deliver clean power across the country by 2030.

Great British Energy reveals £200 million solar panel initiative

The UK Government has put a new focus on reducing energy bills for schools and NHS sites across the country.

Finland officially closes its last coal power plant

On April 1st, 2025, Finland officially closed the Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki, marking an essential moment in the country's energy history.

Advancing science and innovation in the U.S

Discover reviews trends, future challenges, and strategic directions when it comes to advancing science and innovation in the U.S., including High Energy Physics, with Prof. Dr. Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe, Research Director at Everest Group.

UK and China restart climate change dialogue to tackle the global crisis

The UK and China have come together to discuss important matters regarding climate change, hoping to address the global challenge of climate emergency.

UK announces new scheme to help households near electricity pylons save on bills

The UK Government has announced a new scheme allowing households near new or upgraded electricity pylons to save up to £250 annually for the next decade.

Enhanced geothermal systems: Untapped underground energy to surge by 2027

Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) could soon make clean energy from Earth's natural heat cost-competitive with grid power, potentially revolutionising the energy landscape by 2027.

UK Government launches Clean Industry Bonus to boost jobs and low carbon manufacturing

The Clean Industry Bonus will provide financial support to offshore wind developers, focusing mainly on areas that need economic investment, including industrial heartlands and coastal regions.

The UK and India strengthen ties to tackle the climate crisis

The UK and India have joined forces to accelerate the global clean energy transition to combat climate change and drive economic growth.

Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects that will contribute to a greener future

The European Commission has released a new report showing how the European Union's commitment to collaborative research and innovation has a strong effect and what projects are using the most of their support and funding.

The UK’s plans to create thousands of clean energy jobs

The UK government's "Plan for Change" aims to create thousands of clean energy jobs nationwide by 2030.

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