Europe

SF6 has a global warming potential that is 25,200 times greater than CO2. Image: UKPN.

January 30, 2024

University of Aberdeen to reduce SF6 usage in EU project

The University of Aberdeen’s high voltage DC (HVDC) research centre has joined a European initiative to reduce the use of SF6.

The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.

November 14, 2023

Campaign group takes aim at ‘lack of transparency’ over Scottish offshore wind potential

These Islands has taken aim at SNP for providing inaccurate figures for Scotland’s offshore wind potential for nearly a decade.

September 7, 2023

University of Aberdeen exploring hydrogen ‘bank’ technology

The University of Aberdeen is developing a green hydrogen storage technology which would allow renewable energy to be captured in depleted oil and gas reservoirs.

US government unveils plans for seven clean hydrogen hubs. Image: Getty Images.

August 31, 2023

Hydrogen Backbone Link could make Scotland a ‘green energy powerhouse’

A new pipeline unveiled by the NZTC could enable Scotland to meet up to 10% of Europe’s projected hydrogen import demand by the mid-2030s.

August 21, 2023

UK must introduce measures to compete with US and EU, says Energy UK

Trade association Energy UK has called on the UK Government to introduce measures to compete with the US’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

EU interconnector report map. Image: EnAppSys

August 8, 2023

GB net energy importer in first half of 2023

Energy analyst EnAppSys has published a new report showing that Great Britain was a net energy importer in the first half of 2023, while France exports the most power of any country in Europe.

ev.energy raises $33 million to continue North America and EU expansion. Image: ev.energy.

August 2, 2023

ev.energy raises US$33 million to continue North America and EU V2G expansion

ev.energy has raised $33 million in Series B funding to continue its V2G expansion across Europe and North America.

April 21, 2023

Octopus announces the opening of seven new wind farms across Europe since 2022

UK energy supplier Octopus Energy’s generation arm has now opened seven wind farms across Europe with a combined capacity of 250 MW, the company said.

March 23, 2023

UK EV market in top five most attractive in Europe

The UK has been ranked the fifth most attractive country in Europe for electric vehicle (EV) market potential by the Electric Vehicle Country Attractiveness (EVCA) Index.

March 13, 2023

Octopus to invest €1 billion in French renewables as Paris to become its EU technology hub

Octopus Energy has announced it will invest €1 billion into the French green energy market over the next two years, as the energy supplier plans to make Paris its EU technology hub.