EU Backs Sustainable Aviation Fuel with €290 Million Investment
The EU has approved €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuel production in the Netherlands, helping expand cleaner jet fuel, lower emissions, and accelerate sustainable aviation.
EV Growth, Floating Wind & The Changing Global Energy Market
Global EV sales continued to accelerate, floating offshore wind took a step towards lower costs, and electrification continued reshaping energy markets and reducing emissions worldwide.
France Invests €260 Million in Ports to Accelerate Floating Offshore Wind
France is investing €260 million to expand floating offshore wind infrastructure across five ports, strengthening its renewable energy industry and supporting future offshore wind projects.
AI Data Centre Boom Forces New Push for Grid Connections
Britain is tightening grid connection rules as AI-driven data centre demand surges, aiming to free capacity for genuine projects and support the next wave of digital infrastructure and electricity growth.
Energy Security, Battery Storage & Critical Materials
New energy infrastructure, rapid battery storage growth, and the importance of critical minerals highlight another week of major developments across the global energy and technology sectors.
New PM Cuts VAT on Electricity Bills in First Major Energy Move
Andy Burnham's first major energy policy removes VAT from household electricity bills from October, cutting costs while signalling a push to make electricity more affordable as the UK electrifies.
AI Strategy, Battery Innovation & The Next Generation of Clean Technology
China unveiled its latest AI strategy, sodium-ion batteries entered mass production, and advances in clean energy and hybrid aviation highlighted another week of rapid technological progress.
EU Unveils Electrification Plan to Cut Energy Bills and Boost Industry
The EU has unveiled a major Electrification Action Plan targeting 46% electrification by 2040, aiming to lower energy bills, reduce fossil fuel imports and strengthen industrial competitiveness across Europe.
UK Confirms Pay-Per-Mile Tax for Electric Cars from 2028
Electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new pay-per-mile tax from 2028, marking a major shift in UK motoring taxation as fuel duty revenues decline and the automotive industry raises concerns.
Solar Milestones, Energy Security & Hydrogen Innovation
Global solar reached a record 3 terawatts, offshore wind expanded into Poland, and new hydrogen and solar technologies continued pushing clean energy innovation forward.
Flexible AI Data Centres May Help Cut Grid Costs
Flexible AI data centres could lower electricity costs, ease grid pressure and support renewable energy by shifting computing workloads away from peak demand, according to new research.
Renewables Save Billions, Battery Growth Accelerates & The Future of Computing
Record renewable savings, rapidly expanding battery infrastructure, and breakthroughs in energy-efficient computing highlight the latest developments transforming global energy.
Renewables Continue to Grow Across EU as Coal Supply Hits Record Low
Eurostat data shows renewable energy supply continued to grow in 2025, with renewables generating 45.5% of EU electricity in early 2026 as coal use fell to record lows.
UK Automotive Industry Urges Action on EV Targets and Energy Costs
The UK's automotive industry says high energy costs, ambitious EV targets and new trade barriers threaten investment, manufacturing and the country's transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Record Renewables, Smarter Grids & The AI Infrastructure Boom
Record renewable energy growth, smarter electricity grids, and booming AI data centre investment highlight the latest developments shaping the future of global energy and infrastructure.
What Could Andy Burnham Mean for UK Energy Policy?
With Keir Starmer stepping down, attention is turning to Andy Burnham's views on net zero, energy affordability, public ownership and the future of domestic energy production.
Energy Investment, Supply Chains & Asia’s Electrification Opportunity
Asia's electrification potential, record global energy investment, and growing efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains highlight the latest shifts shaping energy markets and industrial development.
North Sea Wind, EV Manufacturing & Fuels From Air
North Sea nations are expanding offshore wind, EVs are cutting oil imports across Europe, and a new facility producing jet fuel from captured atmospheric carbon marks a milestone for clean aviation technology.
Poll Finds Growing Support for Clean Energy in the UK
A new UK survey has found growing support for clean energy, energy storage and infrastructure investment, while highlighting misconceptions about the UK's energy system.
AI's Resource Footprint, EV Growth & Energy Security
AI's growing demand for energy and water, rising global EV adoption, and major investments in gas, battery storage, and uranium supply highlight the latest shifts shaping the world's energy future.