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New Research Shows that Scaling Flexibility Technologies is a Huge Opportunity for UK Innovators and Could Help Save Billions in Energy Costs

New research by Energy Systems Catapult identifies the innovations needed to unlock a £70 billion opportunity for the UK.

25 Feb 2026

Investing in U.S. Production to Power Data Centers, Strengthen Core Industries

As data center operators scale to meet unprecedented digital demand, a reliable supply chain and sustainability have become priorities across the data center sector.

24 Feb 2026

Free OCcAM Seabird Mortality Tool Launches Latest Update for Offshore Wind Industry

Natural Power, a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider, has completed work on the updated Ornithological Cumulative Assessment Model (OCcAM) offshore wind seabird mortality tool — a free, transparent and practical resource designed to support early-stage impact assessment across the offshore wind sector.

24 Feb 2026

Brim Explorer Orders the World's Most Efficient Battery-Powered Vessels

Tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of the world's most efficient battery-powered passenger vessels.

24 Feb 2026

eddy's Introduces Sustainable Edible Spoon

Following three years of extensive research and development eddys is set to transform the single use cutlery market with the launch of its first product, a deliciously sustainable edible spoon.

24 Feb 2026

Engineered Carbon Nitride Catalyst Produces Solar Hydrogen Directly from Seawater

The study demonstrates a breakthrough in hydrogen production from seawater using carbon nitride, highlighting its potential for sustainable energy applications.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 24 Feb 2026

From Trash to Treasure: Turning High-Emissions Waste into Fertilizer

UNSW engineers have tackled a longstanding problem at the heart of global agriculture: how to make urea for fertilizer without the intensity of emissions associated with fossil-fuel-powered factories.

23 Feb 2026

New Study Warns Carbon Removal Plans Could Threaten Biodiversity Hotspots

Large-scale carbon dioxide removal could encroach on 13 % of biodiversity priority areas, emphasizing the need for integrated climate and conservation planning.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 20 Feb 2026

Green Hydrogen to Command 88.6 % Share of Low-Carbon Production By 2030, Reveals GlobalData

Low-carbon hydrogen production grew slowly for years and was largely flat until recently. However, the trend has changed in the past couple of years, with production increasing to 0.84 million tons per annum (mtpa) in 2024.

19 Feb 2026

The James Hutton Institute Launches First Public Fundraising Campaign to Accelerate Climate and Environmental Research

The James Hutton Institute has announced the launch of Hutton Unearthed, its first public-facing fundraising campaign aimed at accelerating research into climate resilience, sustainable farming, biodiversity recovery and environmental justice.

18 Feb 2026

Low Energy Kelp Provides Crop Yield Benefits with Breakthrough Results

An ambitious project aimed at optimizing low-energy processing of cultivated kelp to create a liquid biostimulant and animal feed supplement is closer to commercialization after exceeding its initial targets in controlled field trials.

18 Feb 2026

Seaweed Farming Could Remove Millions of Tons of CO₂ Each Year, Study Finds

Seaweed farming enhances carbon sequestration by boosting sedimentary alkalinity, offering a nature-based solution for climate mitigation and ecological health.

By Muhammad Osama 17 Feb 2026

Energy-Saving 5G Features Could Cut Carbon Emissions Across the UK Economy

An optimal combination of energy-efficient 5G network features – including AI systems that let mobile mast and antenna base stations go into sleep mode when usage is low, and phones that avoid unnecessary background network checks – could help cut indirect carbon emissions across the UK economy by around 25 million tons of CO2, suggests new research from the University of Surrey.

17 Feb 2026

Octopus Energy Generation Invests $1 bn in Cutting-Edge Californian Clean Tech to Boost UK Growth

Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s leading investors in renewable energy, is injecting nearly $1 billion in California’s next-gen tech scene – deepening its foothold in one of the world’s most advanced clean energy markets.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 17 Feb 2026

Schneider Electric Launches EVlink Pro DC 720: High-Power EV Charging for All Road Users

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has introduced EVlink Pro DC 720, a next generation electric vehicle (EV) charging solution designed for commercial and industrial sites, public charging hubs, and fleet operators.

From Schneider Electric 16 Feb 2026