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The final months of 2023 have seen a flurry of activity at the Culham Science Campus near Oxford, as researchers and engineers from across Europe race to extract every last bit of scientific insight from the Joint European Torus (JET) reactor. This d

The UK government has unveiled a new Industrial Strategy, aiming to tackle two significant challenges facing British industry: high electricity prices and lengthy grid connection waits. From 2027, over 7,000 electricity-intensive businesses will see

Ireland has taken a significant step in its energy transition by ceasing coal-fired electricity generation. The country’s last coal-fired unit at the Moneypoint power station, operated by ESB, has been converted to use heavy fuel oil. This marks the

The energy sector is at a crossroads, driven by the insatiable appetite of artificial intelligence (AI) and the data centers that power it. Goldman Sachs’ projection of a 20% increase in U.S. power demand by 2030, largely due to data centers, is not

Speira, a leading aluminium producer, is making significant strides in transparency and sustainability by leveraging advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in its recycling processes. This shift is not just about improving efficiency and r

The Crown Estate has taken a significant step in the UK’s offshore wind sector by awarding seabed rights for two massive floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea. Equinor and the joint venture Gwynt Glas, comprising EDF Renewables UK and ESB, have secur

The end of coal-fired generation at ESB’s Moneypoint power station in County Clare signals a pivotal moment in Ireland’s energy transition. This milestone, achieved ahead of schedule, is a key component of ESB’s broader strategy to achieve net zero c

Polish state-owned energy company ORLEN has secured over 1.7 billion zloty ($458.3 million) in EU post-pandemic recovery funds to bolster its hydrogen energy projects. This funding, announced on June 16, will drive the production of hydrogen using re

The ANEMEL project, funded by the European Innovation Council and led by the University of Galway, has made significant strides in developing sustainable green hydrogen production from low-quality water sources. This initiative could reshape the hydr

The clean energy sector in the US is witnessing a significant shift, with sustainability taking centre stage in project planning. Engie North America has taken a bold step by initiating a pilot programme that integrates solar panel recycling into the