Category: Energy & Efficiency
Chinese ‘kill switches’ spark security concerns at US solar farms
The discovery of hidden “kill switches” in American solar farms has ignited a wave of security concerns, prompting calls for investigations into potential risks to energy infrastructure. These kill switches, […]
How to prepare for a power outage – practical steps you should take
Power outages can strike at any time, often without warning. Recent events, such as the widespread disruptions experienced in Spain and Portugal, highlight the increasing vulnerability of power grids worldwide. […]
UK government to lend ScottishPower £600 million for UK power grid upgrades
The UK government, through its National Wealth Fund, will lend £600 million to ScottishPower, owned by Iberdrola, to finance upgrades to the nation’s power grid. This initiative follows recent widespread […]
Could solar power have been a factor in recent Spain and Portugal power outage?
Former regulators and experts suggest that the Spanish electricity grid’s inability to manage a high supply of solar power was a key factor in the recent widespread power outage in […]
UK councils call for mandatory solar panels on all new homes
The Local Government Association (LGA) is advocating for a new policy requiring all new homes in England to be built with solar panels. Its argument, presented in a new report […]
Earth Day 2025: Big tech’s water consumption surges 60% since 2020
New analysis reveals a significant surge in water consumption by some of the world’s largest technology companies over the past five years. According to data compiled by Surfshark, Apple, Google, […]
Virgin Media O2 cuts carbon emissions 56% against 2020 levels
To mark Earth Day today (April 22nd), Virgin Media O2 has announced that it has reduced its operational carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 56% compared to its 2020 […]
Dangerous ‘eco plugs’ still widely available to buy online, Which? warns
Illegal and potentially dangerous scam ‘energy-saving’ plugs are still widely available to buy on the biggest online marketplaces, despite failing Which? safety tests and being subject to multiple government recalls. So-called […]
UK’s Clean Power 2030 Plan to slash gas imports, boost energy security
The UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan is projected to dramatically reduce the nation’s reliance on gas imports for power generation, according to a new analysis by energy think-tank Ember. […]
Heat pump adoption to surge but challenges remain, say Juniper Research
The global number of homes using heat pumps is projected to reach 238 million by 2029, a 35% increase from 177 million in 2025, according to a new study from […]
