UK Renewable Energy Approvals Hit Record High in 2025
Planning approvals for battery storage, wind and solar projects in Great Britain nearly doubled in 2025, hitting 45GW. Experts warn grid bottlenecks must be overcome to turn ambition into power.
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Octopus Energy's Kraken valued at $8.65bn
Octopus Energy sells a $1bn stake in its software arm Kraken, valuing it at $8.65bn. CEO Greg Jackson hints at a future London stock market flotation for the UK tech success story.
Octopus spins off Kraken after $1bn investment
Octopus Energy Group has spun off its AI platform Kraken following a major $1bn funding round. The move values Kraken at $8.65bn and aims to accelerate global growth. Read the full story.
Octopus Energy Sells Stake in $10bn Kraken Tech Arm
Octopus Energy is set to sell a major stake in its software business Kraken Technologies, valuing it at up to $10bn. D1 Capital Partners and Fidelity are among the investors. Read the full story.
Hackney church becomes London's greenest with solar panels
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
Victoria's First Public Wind Farm Launches
Victoria's first publicly owned wind farm, Delburn, is now operational in the Latrobe Valley, marking a major shift in the state's energy strategy and creating local jobs. Discover the impact.
Trump's Wind Farm Stance Raises UK Energy Concerns
Donald Trump's renewed criticism of wind farms and pledge to halt offshore projects if re-elected prompts fresh debate over UK energy security and renewable investment. Read the analysis.
Origin Energy Court Case Over 77,000 Alleged Breaches
Origin Energy faces legal action for allegedly overcharging thousands of vulnerable former customers via Centrepay. Read the full details of the regulator's case.
Australian Gas Bills Soar 130% in 15 Years
Households in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra face the steepest gas price hikes, while a new government scheme aims to tackle soaring energy costs. Discover the causes and future outlook.
California's Clean Energy Powers 100% of Grid Daily in 2025
California achieved a historic clean energy milestone in 2025, powering its grid entirely with renewables daily. As the US federal government retreats, the Golden State positions itself as a global climate leader.
Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
Homegrown Gas Vital for UK Energy Security, Says Boss
The UK's energy security depends on domestic gas production for decades, warns a leading industry figure. Discover why new North Sea fields are deemed essential.
Energy bills to rise £108 by 2031 for grid upgrades
Ofgem announces a £28bn energy infrastructure investment, adding £108 to average household bills by 2031. Get the full breakdown of costs and government support.
Greenpeace urges Ofgem to protect billpayers from energy hikes
Greenpeace calls on Ofgem to regulate energy grid upgrades, preventing unnecessary bill increases and ensuring value for money as the UK transitions to clean energy.
UK's Largest Solar Farm Approved in Suffolk
The UK government has approved the Sunnica Energy Farm, a massive 3,500-acre solar project in Suffolk. It will power 400,000 homes and create 1,000 jobs. Read more on the implications for UK energy.
Data centres could derail Australia's climate targets
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
Clean energy investment hits lowest level in almost a decade
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
How UK Heat Zones Can Cut Bills & Carbon
UK cities waste enough heat to meet 38% of London's demand. Learn 6 key lessons from Europe on rolling out heat networks to slash energy bills, create jobs, and decarbonise urban centres.
Elderly left in cold by faulty energy meter and poor service
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Ovo Energy's Fall from Grace and Financial Struggle
Ovo Energy, once the UK's green energy disruptor, faces a battle for survival. We examine its financial woes, executive exodus, and the controversial millions paid to its founder's company.
Democrat wins Virginia seat on data centre platform
John McAuliff's victory in a traditionally Republican Virginia district, focusing on data centres' impact on energy bills, offers a blueprint for Democratic campaigns. Discover how local issues trumped national politics.
US states legalise balcony solar panels for millions
Millions of Americans could soon power homes with plug-in balcony solar panels as states rewrite energy laws. Discover how this renewable energy shift benefits renters and homeowners.
Trump Cuts Derail Appalachia Clean Energy Revival
Billions in clean energy funding for former coal communities revoked by Trump administration, devastating economic recovery efforts across Appalachia and halting vital projects.
Energy Advisers Warn Ministers of UK Gas Supply Crisis
Britain faces potential gas supply emergencies this winter as energy experts issue urgent warnings to government ministers about storage capacity and infrastructure risks.
Labour's North Sea oil policy contradictions exposed
Labour's North Sea oil strategy faces criticism as energy department's pragmatic licensing clashes with Treasury's windfall tax, creating uncertainty for jobs and investment.
Budget 2025: Octopus Boss Hails Energy Bill Cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2025, scrapping green levies. Octopus Energy's Greg Jackson calls it a 'positive step'.
Reeves Faces £700m Fish vs Energy Crisis Decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
British Gas CEO Proposes Tax Shift to Cut Bills
Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea calls for energy levies to be moved to general taxation, saving households £200. He says he's 'happy to pay more' tax. Read the full story.
UK Plan to Cut Nuclear Reactor Costs and Delays
A government taskforce proposes radical regulatory reforms to accelerate the UK's new nuclear reactor programme, aiming to lower costs and construction times while maintaining safety.
Chris McCausland explores AI's revolutionary impact for blind
Comedian Chris McCausland investigates groundbreaking AI technology that could transform independence for blind people in his BBC documentary Seeing into the Future. Watch now on iPlayer.
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