The government published a press release last night on the new British Energy Security Strategy. Please note these comments … read more
Energy prices are rising, the west is trying to detach from Russian fossil fuels, and we have net zero pledges … read more
There has been recent debate and media discussion about the use of fracking in the UK and its role in … read more
There are reports that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has lost contact with Chernobyl nuclear data systems and that … read more
Meeting the UK government’s net zero emissions goal for 2050 will only be possible with the decarbonisation of new and … read more
The Prime Minister is expected to announce a new nation offshore wind plan. Prof Michael Grubb, Professor of International … read more
A study, published in Nature Communications, looked at mining for materials used for renewable energy production, and biodiversity impacts. Prof … read more
A study, published in Nature Communications, looked at converting bricks to energy storage units. Prof Richard McMahon, Professor of … read more
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that lead from some solar cells is more likely to be absorbed by plants … read more
Ofgem has launched an investigation into the national grid power outage in early August 2019. James Robottom, Energy Lead, … read more
An abstract, being presented at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference, reports that Scientists have developed a method for extracting hydrogen gas from … read more
The UK has had some success in decarbonising the electricity sector. But the gas we use for heating and cooking … read more
A report produced by the Institution of Engineering and Technology has assessed the possibility of using hydrogen in place of … read more
Researchers publishing in Nature have demonstrated an aircraft with no moving parts where thrust is generated by an ionic wind system. read more
Energy used in our homes accounts for about 20% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, and most of that comes from heating and hot water. If we are to meet our climate goals we need to start decarbonising domestic energy. read more
In his December 2017 address to the Nuclear Industry Association’s Annual Conference in London, Energy Minister Richard Harrington set out the next steps for the Government’s plans to support Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. read more
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and British Geological Survey (BGS) will announce plans for a multi-million-pound geological research facility to be built in Cheshire. read more
Households account for between a quarter and a third of total energy use in the UK. Improving their energy efficiency … read more
President Trump announced the withdrawal of the USA from the Paris climate accord. read more
The nuclear energy research community in the UK has been shell shocked to learn that the Prime Minister’s Brexit Bill will also trigger the UK’s exit from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). read more
