Space-Based Solar Power Could Reach the Grid by 2028
Space-based solar power startups claim they could deliver utility-scale energy to Earth’s grid by 2028, addressing energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers.
Compressed-Gas Storage Demonstrators Got Bigger. The Economics Didn’t Get Better.
Major compressed-gas energy storage demonstrations have been built worldwide, but their economics remain unfavorable compared to batteries and pumped hydroelectric storage.
Where Marine Energy Meets Hybrid Power Systems, This Laboratory De-Risks Integration
The ARIES platform at the National Laboratory of the Rockies enables testing of marine energy systems integrated with hybrid power technologies before ocean deployment, reducing technical risks for offshore and coastal microgrids.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortages during a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate significant solar power generation while demand surges due to summer heat.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was controversially removed after eight months in the role amid governance concerns.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry calls for early scrapping of windfall tax by 2027, citing need for investment as energy bills expected to hit three-year highs this winter.