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Ofgem penalty comes as renewable energy makes challenge of balancing electricity network harder
Proxima Fusion aims to build complex device to generate emissions-free power by fusing atoms
Intense rolling blackouts set to worsen as electricity demand rises during winter period
Bills that hobble renewables would slow decarbonisation in power-hungry state
Government seeks to win favour among voters by reducing costs for consumers and businesses
Intermittent supply from a variety of power generation adds to the challenge of balancing the grid
Trade restrictions and red tape on grid cause 16% decline in capacity additions
Scottish Power chief says urgent reforms to planning process are needed for shift to greener energy
Future electricity demand expected to be met by clean energy sources, agency says
New technologies — ranging from wireless vehicle charging pads to domestic heat pumps — plus older solutions, such as sail-power, are helping to limit the impact of climate change. But spending on research needs to increase to achieve global goals
Renewables work in fundamentally different ways from the old power plants
UK electricity network operator has emergency coal-fired plants warm up on expectations of tight supply and demand
About half of the electricity produced during the past week has come from Britain’s growing number of turbines
National Grid says power supply situation has improved after icy weather disrupts travel and closes schools in parts of country
Storm Uri drew law firms into fight to help prevent future bill shocks and failures in Texas
Changing the pattern of electricity use in homes can help manage demand and meet climate targets
Head of Britain’s biggest provider says some companies likely to be trading while technically insolvent
Why sharing electricity will be crucial in the coldest months
One executive says blackouts could last until March because of Russian missile attacks
Highview Power is attempting to raise £400mn to fund project with capacity to supply 600,000 homes
Does aviation have a sustainable future?
Permit hurdles, lease costs and equipment inflation challenge goal of 30 gigawatts by 2030
Move follows Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure
Installations have risen by 40% year on year as households seek alternatives after blackouts
West Virginia senator concedes defeat following concerns measures could risk government shutdown
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