by News Feed Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Energy
A Polish billionaire’s consortium plans to invest £35bn in building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, aiming to power approximately 8 million homes for over 60 years starting in 2034.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Energy
North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, framing the initiative as supporting manufacturing and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Energy
European gas prices hit four-month highs as Middle East tensions threaten winter supply, with concerns about reduced liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar affecting storage levels across the continent.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Energy
A new study finds that California utility-scale solar projects face shorter permitting timelines when built on previously developed lands compared to undisturbed natural areas, with Williamson Act farmland presenting additional delays.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Energy
ContourGlobal has signed a major long-term power agreement with Tesla covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a large hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 2, 2026 | Energy
California-based Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to test a satellite with an 18-metre mirror designed to reflect sunlight to Earth for solar power and nighttime illumination, though scientists oppose it over environmental concerns.