General Interest
World first: Liquid air energy storage plant opens in Manchester
The UK is now home to the world’s first liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant, in what could prove a…
UK government says Brexit is to blame for stalled progress on energy storage
The UK government’s head of smart energy has admitted that Brexit – Britain’s planned departure from the European Union –…
ALRO profit up 39% in Q1
ALRO, one of the companies exempted from the payment of green certificates, posted a net profit up about 39%, of…
Deal nears on EU energy savings law – talks focus on transport and targets
The European Parliament insists on including ships, cars and planes in the EU’s energy saving goals for 2030. But those…
Hydrogen could be the answer to energy storage conundrum
A report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has proposed a new method of energy storage using hydrogen, which it…
World not on track to meet 2030 energy targets for sustainable development
The world is falling behind the pace required to meet global energy targets for 2030, with 1 billion people still…
The coming digital revolution in energy: people, technology and data
The data are indisputable: The world will need between 25% and 35% more energy in a little over two decades,…
Energy companies invest too little in cybersecurity
Amid rising threats, including a recent attack on several U.S. power and natural gas suppliers, energy companies are now spending…
Danish gov’t unveils new energy plan
Earlier this week, the government unfurled plans for Denmark to have one of the world’s biggest offshore energy parks. Now,…
Energy ministry is considering introduction of contracts for difference
Energy producers based on low-carbon technologies will receive state money if the price of electricity on the market falls below…
Ukrainian energy ministry website hit by ransomware attack
Hackers took down the website of the Ukrainian energy and coal ministry on Tuesday, posting a message in English demanding…