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Scotland Moves Towards Clean Power Future with 1.4 GW of Onshore Wind, Solar and Tidal Secured in Latest Auction

33 clean energy projects in Scotland with the capacity to generate 1.4 GW of electricity have today (February 10) been awarded a Contracts for Difference (CfD) in the latest UK Government auction process.

10 Feb 2026

AI Solution Could Accelerate Food Security

University of Leeds and CSIRO have developd an AI platform to optimize fermentation, transforming food waste into valuable microbial protein for global food security.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 10 Feb 2026

New Sustainable Organic Molecule for High-Performance Flow Batteries

The novel organic molecule AzoBiPy demonstrates exceptional stability and energy storage capacity, revolutionizing flow battery technology for renewable energy.

9 Feb 2026

Sustainable and Efficient Production of Ammonia and Formic Acid

A research team led by Dr. Dandan Gao from the Department of Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has developed a new method for the sustainable production of ammonia and formic acid.

9 Feb 2026

Why Defects Might Be the Key to Cheaper Green Hydrogen

Researchers at UNICAMP enhance low-cost catalysts for hydrogen production by engineering structural defects, improving efficiency in oxygen evolution reactions.

4 Feb 2026

Alight Secures £34 Million Portfolio Financing From SEB for Behind-the-Meter Solar in the UK

Alight, a leading Nordic solar developer and independent power producer, has secured a £34 million portfolio financing facility from SEB to build and operate behind-the-meter solar installations for commercial and industrial customers in the United Kingdom.

From Alight 4 Feb 2026

Growth in UK Residential and Workplace Solar PV Creates Local Low Voltage Network Challenges for DNOs in 2026, Says EA Technology

The ongoing growth in the adoption of solar PV panels on homes and commercial and public buildings means distribution network operators (DNOs) are reassessing how they monitor the UK’s final mile electrical distribution networks to manage possible spikes and dips in voltage caused by surplus solar energy being imported back to the grid.

4 Feb 2026

First Light Fusion Wins UKAEA Contract to Prove Natural Lithium Shielding Concept

First Light Fusion, the UK-based pioneer in advanced energy and impact technologies, has today announced it has been awarded funding for its Natural Lithium Shielding project under the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Fusion Industry Programme.

From First Light Fusion Ltd 4 Feb 2026

The “£11 k Solar Bonus”: New Research Suggests Homes with Solar Panels Installed Sold at a Premium

With the New Year home moving season in full flow, new consumer insights research from Switch Together reveals that buyers now see real financial benefits of homes with solar panels as those without could be subject to an average reduction of £11,000, reflecting a powerful shift in what buyers expect and what they are prepared to pay for.

4 Feb 2026

Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Offer a Practical Path to Airport Decarbonization

Research from Newcastle University reveals strong support for hydrogen-powered ground support equipment in airports, highlighting its environmental benefits.

4 Feb 2026

Australian Winter Olympic Success at Risk Due to Climate Change Impact

As Australia has just sizzled through its hottest heatwave since Black Saturday in 2009, the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics held in Milan-Cortina, Italy, starting this week (February 6th).

4 Feb 2026

Dynamic Digital Product Passports for Short-Shelf-Life Food and Drink Could Cut Waste and Improve Safety

Dynamic digital product passports – real-time, intelligent digital records that capture the true condition of perishable goods such as food and drink throughout their lifecycle – could dramatically cut waste and improve safety, thanks to a new framework jointly developed by researchers at the University of Surrey and King’s College London.

4 Feb 2026