Energy

Agreement will see Sonaura develop and operate a 7MW solar project to supply Bentley Motors' UK headquarters via private wire

Project combines solar installation with long-term tariff structure, allowing Portsmouth Water to maximise onsite generation and protect itself from price shocks

As geopolitical disruption returns, the real risk is not over-ambition on electrification – but continued over dependence on fossil fuels and a lack of energy diversification in an era of rising demand, writes AECOM's Robert Spencer

New standard aims to make it easier for devices to automatically turn on or off to help stabilise the grid

Report calls for continent-wide push to accelerate grid development, curb power costs, and ramp up electrification efforts

While progress has been made on electricity transmission reforms in Britain, distribution connections remain a persistent barrier, writes Ocean Fay from ADE: Demand

Mercom Capital Group report details how improved policy clarity and strong demand has led to a further increase in solar funding

Investment arm of utility group signs major deal with US-based developer Living Carbon to remove CO2 through new reforestation projects

Rollout will see ultra-rapid EV charging hubs installed at up to 26 B&Q locations across England and Wales over the next 12 months

Annual stocktake argues 70 per cent of methane emissions from fossil fuels could be abated with existing technologies and practices