
Powering AI: How the World Will Keep Up with Soaring Data Centre Demand
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and societies, the need for electricity to power data centres is rising fast. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that supplying power to these facilities will require more than 1,000 TWh annually by 2030 — more than double today's levels.

Ofgem Chief Proposes Linking Electricity Prices to Income
In a keynote speech that could reshape how the UK thinks about energy fairness, Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley suggested exploring a bold new electricity pricing model based on household income. The proposal would shift the focus away from flat-rate tariffs toward a system where higher earners pay more per unit of electricity.

AI's Soaring Energy Demand, Turkey's Pipeline Plans & CO₂ Superpolluters
This week’s stories highlight how AI is accelerating global electricity demand, Turkey’s strategic push to become a regional energy corridor, growing confidence in EV reliability, and a sharp focus on the small number of companies responsible for a large share of the world’s carbon emissions.

AI, Data Centres, and Energy Demand: Latest Figures
A new IEA report finds that AI and data centres could nearly double electricity demand by 2030. Explore the trends, regional outlook, and what it means for the energy system.

Trump Declares Coal ‘Clean and Critical’ in Sweeping Executive Order
President Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to revive the U.S. coal industry, calling coal “beautiful, clean, and critical” to America’s national and economic security. The order directs federal agencies to expand coal mining on public lands, promote coal exports, and remove policies that discourage investment in coal-fired power.

UK Eases Electric Vehicle Mandate While Reaffirming 2030 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a revised plan to support the UK car industry in its shift to electric vehicles (EVs), promising more flexibility under the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and confirming key phase-out dates for petrol and diesel cars.

U.S. Grid Warnings, Fossil-Free Steel & Germany’s Nuclear Debate
This week’s energy stories explore key trends shaping our future—from the growing strain on U.S. electricity infrastructure to Germany’s nuclear reckoning and breakthroughs in fossil-free steel. Plus, Japan’s NYK and partners plan a floating offshore data center powered entirely by renewables.

Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Gets Government Go-Ahead
The UK government has approved the development of Rampion 2, an offshore wind farm that will bring up to 90 new turbines to the Sussex coastline. Planned as an extension to the existing Rampion Offshore Wind Farm—which has been generating electricity off the coast of Brighton since 2018—Rampion 2 will be built in the English Channel, between 13km and 26km from the Sussex coast.

Renewables Rise, Storage Booms & Record Solar Growth
This week’s energy stories cover key trends shaping the global energy landscape—from the rapid rise of renewables and battery storage to record-breaking construction projects and a glimpse at oil extraction processes.

Are Trump’s Tariffs a Tool to Boost U.S. Energy Exports?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats have always made headlines—whether aimed at car imports, steel, or goods from America’s largest trading partners. But beyond the immediate trade battles, there’s a quieter question lingering in the background: Are these tariffs also a way to encourage more U.S. energy exports?

Global Energy Demand Surges in 2024, Driven by Rising Electricity Use
Global energy demand grew significantly in 2024, rising by 2.2%, nearly double the average growth rate of the past decade, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global Energy Review. The increase was primarily driven by a sharp rise in electricity consumption, with renewables and natural gas meeting most of the additional demand.

Emerging Markets, U.S. Renewables, and Europe's Energy Debate
This week’s energy updates highlight key shifts across global markets. Emerging economies are positioning themselves as major players in clean technology, while questions arise about the future of U.S. renewable growth under the new administration.

Grangemouth’s Clean Energy Future: Nine Industrial Pathways for Transformation
Grangemouth, historically one of Scotland’s key industrial hubs, is now at the center of a major transformation effort. Plans to secure its long-term industrial future have gained momentum as a feasibility study outlines nine potential pathways for the site’s redevelopment.

Kemi Badenoch Calls for a Realistic Energy Strategy in Conservative Policy Renewal
Kemi Badenoch has launched the Conservative Party’s Policy Renewal Programme, placing energy and net zero at the heart of the discussion. In a speech outlining her stance, she argued that current policies have led to high costs and unrealistic targets, without a clear economic plan to deliver net zero.

Clean Tech Trade, Solar’s Rise, and COP30 Controversy
The global energy landscape continues to evolve, with notable developments in clean technology trade, solar energy affordability, and the financial performance of green energy stocks. Meanwhile, China reflects on a decade of power sector reforms, and controversy surrounds COP30 preparations in Brazil.

Amazon, Google, and Meta Back Nuclear in Landmark Energy Pledge
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Siemens Energy are among the major companies signing a pledge to support tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. The Large Energy Users Pledge, coordinated by the World Nuclear Association, highlights nuclear power’s role in delivering reliable, clean, and abundant energy as global electricity demand continues to rise.

Barrow EnergyDock: UK’s Largest Floating Solar Project Planned for Cavendish Dock
Plans for the UK’s largest floating solar energy project are taking shape as Associated British Ports (ABP) submits a planning application for Barrow EnergyDock. The project, set to be installed in Cavendish Dock at the Port of Barrow, would have a maximum generating capacity of up to 40 megawatt-peak (MWp)—the amount it could produce under ideal sunlight conditions. In practical terms, this is enough electricity to power approximately 14,000 homes per year, primarily supporting Barrow’s advanced engineering sector.

China’s Green Dominance, EU’s EV Bus Boom, and a GDP Shake-Up
From clean energy manufacturing dominance to shifts in how economies measure natural resources, this week’s top energy stories highlight major global trends. China’s grip on renewable energy supply chains continues to expand, while electric buses gain momentum across Europe. Meanwhile, a new UN-approved economic framework will recognize wind and waves as assets for the first time, potentially reshaping GDP calculations.

Ofgem’s Zero Standing Charge Tariff Plans: What It Means for Consumers
The way UK households pay for energy could be set for a significant shift. Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has proposed a rule requiring all suppliers to offer tariffs with low or zero standing charges. Rather than a fixed daily fee, these costs would be incorporated into the price consumers pay per unit of energy used.

Transmission Grid Challenges, Emerging Markets, and Solar Innovations
This week’s top energy stories explore the rapid transformation of global energy systems. Grid expansion faces supply chain bottlenecks, emerging markets position themselves as future clean energy hubs, and solar canopies take efficiency to the next level. Plus, a look at China's evolving tech-industrial ecosystems and a decade of global EV sales.