Latest figures from the newly minted Heat Pump Association (HPA UK) show that UK heat pump sales reached record highs in 2025, with more than 125,000 units sold.

A study by Arup reveals that “billions in socioeconomic benefits” would be created if major investment in electricity grid modernisation is sustained to 2040.

Naked Energy has released its VirtuMAX, a new ground-mount solar thermal technology that uses up to 85 per cent of land area, compared to 40 per cent for conventional solar technologies.

A greater number of communities will be allowed to control their renewable energy projects, as Great British Energy and Government publish the Local Power Plan, with £1bn of funding to support locally owned energy generation projects such as solar panels on libraries, leisure centres and welfare clubs.

Europeans remain convinced on the need for an energy transition, with the UK leading the way on public support.

Offshore windfarms face several obstacles, but one less considered is mines from the Second World War.

Centrica Energy and Seneca Resources have agreed the first long-term deal to support independently verified methane emissions from an MiQ-certified US natural gas producer, helping to underpin reductions over time.

MEPs have backed amendments to the EU Climate Law by 413 votes to 226 and 12 abstentions, to include a new, intermediate and binding 2040 EU climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to 1990 levels.

One year after the European Green Bond Standard (EUGBS) went into effect, the more than €22bn in bonds have been issued, with consistent oversubscription.

A new collaborative initiative by UK Power Networks DSO working with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is set to make local energy planning faster, simpler and more effective for local authorities across the country.

SolarPower Europe’s EU Battery Storage Market Review 2025 has re[ported that the EU installed 27.1GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS), marking the twelfth consecutive year of record growth.

Reports suggest that the Government plans to cut climate finance for the developing world.