Energy

Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest hails renewables as 'a weapon of peace' that countries urgently need to adopt at scale to ensure energy security

Government commits to full implementation of Fingleton Review by end of 2027, unveils new planning guidance for clean energy projects, and stresses need to end UK's dependence on risky fossil fuels

Agency confirms 10 million barrel per day drop in production from Gulf States and loss of shipping through Strait of Hormuz is resulting in unprecedented disruption

Partners launch UK's first instant-approval process for connecting Vehicle-to-Grid chargers, in bid to speed up rollout of technologies that turn electric vehicles into 'mini power stations'

Latest GlobalData figures suggest renewables set fresh global records in 2025 and capacity is now set to grow to 8.4TW by 2031

Oil prices jump above $100 a barrel in early trading, as Iran continues to ramp up attacks on shipping and fossil fuel infrastructure across the Gulf

Reform UK responds to spike in gas prices by announcing fresh policies that experts say would increase UK gas reliance

Gas fired power generation dominates latest T-4 auction, securing more than 23GW of back-up power for Britain's grid in 2029-2030

Updated building regulations effectively mandate solar installations for new domestic and commercial buildings in Wales from early 2027

The UK cannot control global gas prices but we can reduce their grip on the energy market with clean power - and if we do the debate over whether renewables push bills up will fade, writes Matt Parry from the Renewable Energy Association (REA)