From Blackout to Blueprint: How the Iberian Crisis Is Shaping Britain’s Power Strategy
On 28 April 2025, Spain and Portugal suffered one of Europe’s largest power failures in decades. Around 60 million people lost electricity as the Iberian grid went from stable operation to total collapse in just minutes. Voltage surged, generators tripped, and the system fragmented into islands before operators restored supply overnight.
Groundbreaking UK Carbon Capture Projects Aim to Clean Up Heavy Industry
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as one of the few viable tools to slash emissions from industries that can’t easily switch to clean alternatives. Sectors such as cement and waste-to-energy produce large volumes of carbon dioxide by the very nature of their processes.
Trump Uses UN Speech to Denounce “Green Energy Scam”
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly this week to mount one of his most forceful critiques yet of renewable energy and international climate policy. Framing himself as a defender of affordable, reliable power, he told delegates that his administration had delivered lower gasoline prices and cheaper electricity at home while rolling back what he called “false” green mandates.
MENA’s Power Surge, Mexico’s Solar Leap & California’s Canal Experiment
Electricity systems are evolving quickly, from record-breaking demand in hot, dry regions to inventive new ways of pairing solar with storage and infrastructure. This week’s updates show how countries are testing bold ideas — from Mexico’s solar-plus-battery potential to California’s solar-over-canals experiment — while renewable energy continues to dominate new capacity.
Starmer & Trump Clash on Energy Policy at UK–US State Visit Press Conference
At a joint press conference during President Trump’s State Visit to the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump set out sharply different visions for Britain’s energy future, revealing a clear transatlantic split over renewables and fossil fuels.
Great British Energy: UK Sets Out Vision for Publicly-Owned Clean Power Company
The UK government has outlined its plan for Great British Energy, a new publicly-owned clean power company designed to accelerate homegrown renewable energy, cut bills and support British jobs. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the company will be a “new national champion” at the heart of Britain’s clean-power mission, increasing public ownership of energy projects and backing domestic supply chains.
UK Offshore Wind Roadmap: Powering Towards the 2030 Target
Offshore wind is the backbone of the UK’s clean-power strategy. It sits at the centre of Britain’s plan to become a clean-energy superpower, cutting exposure to volatile gas markets and reducing the influence of petrostates on household energy bills. With the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm already in British waters, the UK is a global leader — but far more capacity is needed to meet the government’s 2030 goals.
UK & US Sign Landmark Deal to Accelerate Nuclear Power Expansion
The UK and US have signed a major agreement to accelerate the development of nuclear power, a move the British government heralds as the start of a "golden age" for the sector. The deal aims to cut licensing times for new projects and unlock billions in private investment to boost energy security and create jobs.
Infrastructure Gaps, Renewable Wins & Farming with Solar
Rising electricity demand, cheaper renewables and changing mobility trends are reshaping how power is produced, delivered and used worldwide. Grid investment must climb sharply to keep pace with EV charging and renewable connections, even as new data confirms wind and solar now outcompete fossil fuels on cost. At the same time, BYD is moving to manufacture plug-in hybrids in Europe, and research from Australia shows unexpected agricultural benefits from solar grazing.
UK Solar Roadmap: Ambition, Action & the 2030 Goal
Solar power has been one of the UK’s quiet clean-energy success stories, and momentum is now shifting up a gear. The government has created a new Solar Council, described by Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP as being “at the heart of our clean power mission” and designed to turn ambition into action. This sits alongside the recently published UK Solar Roadmap 2025, a detailed plan from government and industry to accelerate deployment over the rest of the decade.
Coal Construction Continues, Rare Earths in EV Motors & Solar’s Cost Advantage
From coal’s continued build-out in Asia to falling solar costs and a surge in EV sales, this week’s stories capture the tensions and transitions shaping the global energy landscape. New studies show how renewables act as insurance against price volatility, while rare earth demand from electric motors underscores how clean technologies are reshaping supply chains.
Conservatives and Reform Target Labour’s Net Zero Plans
For Labour, Net Zero is not just a climate goal but a defining economic policy. Ed Miliband, now Energy Secretary, has framed the transition as an “industrial revolution” that can bring investment, jobs, and lower bills if Britain builds its own clean power and clean industries.
Global Investment Shift, US Renewables Rise & EV Forecast Flaws
From record-breaking solar output in the UK to shifting global investment flows and sharp critiques of nuclear megaprojects, this week’s energy stories highlight how clean power is accelerating while traditional technologies face mounting challenges.
The Next Phase of EV Grants: A Strategic Shift to Size and Sustainability
When policymakers talk about boosting electric vehicle sales, the focus often falls on how much money is on the table. Yet the real story is in how those subsidies are designed. Across Europe—and now in the UK—rules are being rewritten not just to speed up EV uptake, but to steer buyers toward smaller, more efficient cars and to push automakers toward cleaner supply chains.
France’s Biggest Battery, Africa’s Solar Demand & Nuclear’s Green Problem
This week’s stories highlight the shifting global energy landscape — from IRENA’s push to decarbonise the toughest sectors, to France’s largest battery system coming online, and renewables overtaking fossil fuels in global investment. While solar and storage continue to drive progress in Africa and beyond, nuclear power is under renewed scrutiny, with critics questioning whether it can truly be called green.
Report Outlines Ambitious Path to Expand U.S. Nuclear Energy Capacity
A new policy report has laid out a roadmap to significantly expand U.S. nuclear power generation by 2050, an ambition that aligns with former President Donald Trump’s push for a domestic “nuclear energy renaissance.” The study, produced by the Working Group on U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance, calls for a fourfold increase in America’s nuclear capacity to meet soaring electricity demand and bolster energy security.
Oil Demand Peaks, Africa’s Clean Transport & Solar Storage Breakthroughs
From oil demand nearing a peak in China to record-low solar and storage costs, the energy transition continues to reshape global markets in unexpected ways. A new U.S. study reimagines how electrification could have halved energy demand over decades, while Africa is forging its own unique route to electric transport. Meanwhile, Chile pushes ahead with a massive solar-wind-battery project, underscoring the accelerating pace of clean energy investment worldwide.
UK Taskforce Demands "Once-in-a-Generation" Nuclear Regulatory Overhaul
A government-commissioned review has warned that Britain’s nuclear expansion is being constrained by outdated regulations described as “slow, inefficient and costly.” The independent Nuclear Taskforce says urgent modernisation is needed to unlock investment, accelerate project timelines, and still uphold world-class safety standards.
Europe’s Solar Surge, Nuclear Innovation Challenges & Ohio’s Floating Solar Milestone
Recent clean energy and technology developments highlight the rapid shifts reshaping power markets worldwide. Europe’s soaring solar output is helping to lower electricity prices, while nuclear innovation in the form of small modular reactors promises new options despite ongoing hurdles. Denmark’s electric vehicle market continues its rapid growth, and Ohio breaks ground on a major floating solar project. At the same time, AI supercomputers are setting new records for speed and energy use, illustrating the growing complexity of the global energy landscape.
Dutch Energy Shift, US Clean Energy Hit & the AI Infrastructure Boom
From rapid renewables growth in the Netherlands to the US scaling back its clean energy ambitions, this week’s stories chart both momentum and retreat. Global investment in low-emissions electricity continues to rise, but America’s newly enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could stall solar, wind, and storage additions. Meanwhile, the AI infrastructure boom is reshaping the US economy, acting as a new kind of private-sector stimulus. We also look at global oil producers and a decade of shifting electricity investment.