Energy

Pioneering human-centric sustainable tech must be central to the EU’s energy strategy

Pioneering sustainable technology centred on humans must be key to the EU’s energy strategy, argues Robert Ackrill, Professor at Nottingham Business School.

Belgium raises climate ambition but faces gaps in delivery

The European Commission has published its assessment of Belgium’s final updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), acknowledging increased ambition while warning that stronger implementation efforts are still needed.

ERC proof of concept grants 2025: Where are they now?

The European Research Council’s Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants 2025 showed how frontier research can move far beyond the laboratory to address urgent global challenges.

The government launches data-driven Kickstarter projects to improve public services

The UK government has revealed a package of new Kickstarter projects designed to improve public services by better using public sector data.

Warm Homes Plan: Families to save under the biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Millions of households across the UK will benefit from lower energy bills and warmer homes under the government’s newly launched £15 billion Warm Homes Plan.

The race for rare earth and critical minerals: From risk to results

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe at Everest Group, examines the competition for rare earth and critical minerals, discussing how governments and companies can transform a contested supply chain into a sustainable economic opportunity.

U.S announces energy agreement to reshape relations with Venezuela

The United States has announced a new approach to Venezuela, announcing an energy agreement that will restore prosperity, safety, and security for both nations.

U.S invests $2.7 billion to rebuild domestic uranium enrichment capacity

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it will be investing in restoring and expanding the nation’s uranium enrichment capabilities.

Photonics research paves the way for energy-efficient, scalable AI data centres

As artificial intelligence continues to expand rapidly, it is transforming everything from scientific discovery to industrial automation.

Skeleton Technologies opens Finland’s SuperBattery factory to power Europe’s AI future

Skeleton Technologies, Europe's leading innovator in high-power energy storage, has officially opened its new SuperBattery factory in Varkaus, Finland.

40% Solar cell efficiency target for PolyU researchers: Paving way for commercial use

PolyU researchers have detailing strategies to accelerate the commercialisation of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs). The goal is to boost efficiency from 34% towards an ambitious 40% milestone, supporting carbon neutrality and high-energy industries like AI.

Farms powering Europe’s green future through renewable energy

Across Europe, farmers must feed a growing population while contending with rising energy costs, erratic weather, and increasing pressure on natural resources.

Councils can lead the way in solar PV adoption for leasehold properties

Here, Damian Baker, CEO at RenEnergy, explores how local authorities can lead the way in solar PV adoption across leasehold properties.

The Energy Ombudsman: Greater protection for families and businesses in the energy market

Families and small businesses will benefit from new protections in the energy market, as the government introduces stronger consumer rights and tighter regulation of energy brokers.

Update on the UK’s biggest oilfield: Decision day looms for Rosebank

Oil giant Equinor has resubmitted its application for the massive Rosebank oil field, forcing the UK government to make an imminent, defining decision. This move triggers a crucial 30-day public consultation, becoming the final battleground for the UK's largest undeveloped oil reserve, with climate activists mobilising to demand it be rejected

A circular economy could reduce 231 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in the heavy industry sector annually

A new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) reveals that adopting circular economy practices in heavy industry could cut up to 231 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions per year by 2050.

Cambridge scientists unlock quantum secret that could transform solar power

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a previously unknown quantum mechanism in an organic semiconductor that could significantly enhance the capture and conversion of solar energy into electricity.

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