Business & Industry
Energy Transition 2025
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Proving that effective regulation can power major energy transition progress
Ofgem’s provisional approval of £24 billion for Britain’s energy networks marks a pivotal moment in a cleaner energy future and the first step in a £80 billion electricity network investment programme. By unlocking the finance required to move green energy into the grid, we’re showing that regulation isn’t stifling progress; it’s driving it. Unprecedented grid...
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The GB energy AI future is bright – but competition will get us further
Artificial intelligence in the energy sector isn’t about fully autonomous power stations yet, but it’s already optimising products, services and operations across the industry. As the energy industry innovates, the system continues to become smarter, helping offset some of the costs and risks faced by industry and its customers. AI in energy is already being...
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Hydrogen: the smarter, cheaper answer to Britain’s energy market reform
Unless the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) sets clear signals for investment, Britain will keep paying to switch off wind turbines instead of building a smarter, cheaper energy system. Last month, the Government confirmed it would not pursue ‘zonal pricing’ in its REMA. Instead, ministers will retain a uniform wholesale electricity price across Britain...
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Britain’s energy transition is popular, proven and under attack
The UK’s clean energy transition is accelerating. In 2024, renewables generated over half of the country’s electricity for the first time, with low carbon sources now contributing 65%. This growth marks a system‑wide transformation, as wind, solar, green gases and battery storage combine to deliver cleaner and more resilient power across the grid. Coal-free future...
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Positive performance of nuclear reactors continues
Nuclear power stands uniquely positioned to deliver clean and reliable energy at scale in response to surging global energy demand, growing pressures on energy security and commitments to achieve decarbonisation goals. In 2024, nuclear reactors generated more electricity than ever before, supplying 2,667 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity.1 This surpasses the previous record of 2,660 TWh set...
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Why the UK gas network is now ‘more reliable, safer and greener’
The gas network heats homes and powers industry. To help the UK reach net zero, it’s playing its part by reducing emissions, supporting new tech and championing greener gases. Gas is the unsung hero of the energy system, says Angela Needle, Director of Strategy at Cadent, the UK’s biggest gas network, which transports gas to...