Yorkshire is well-known for its tea, among other things, yet many people don’t realise it’s also home to one of the world’s most controversial renewable energy projects. Drax Power Station is the single largest producer of electricity in the UK and the largest biomass power plant in the world, its supply chain extending deeply into…
read moreTransitioning to renewable energy, heat pumps, and electric vehicles requires more than simply connecting them to the grid. These technologies need a flexible grid that dynamically balances intermittent power generation, meets fluctuating electricity demand, and integrates millions of small-scale solar power generators and batteries. This article explores flexible electricity grids, highlighting their benefits, the barriers…
read moreBritain’s natural gas distribution network consists of over 300,000 km of gas pipelines that transport gas from extraction in the North Sea to businesses and homes across the country. This guide provides an overview of how gas distribution works in Britain. We cover: Key parts of British gas infrastructure Parties involved in British natural gas…
read moreLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plays a critical role in the UK’s energy landscape, supplementing declining domestic gas production and addressing supply shocks caused by global events. As the UK transitions to low-carbon energy sources, LNG remains vital for maintaining energy security despite its higher costs and environmental impact. This article examines LNG’s production, distribution, and…
read moreNatural gas power has been crucial in the UK’s energy transition, providing reliable electricity while pivoting in the rapid phase-out of coal. As the country moves towards net-zero targets, natural gas remains key, but its dominance is expected to wane with the 2035 deadline to phase out unabated gas power. This article delves into the…
read moreSizewell C is the second nuclear power station to be constructed in the UK since 1995. It will add about 25,000 GWh of electricity to the national grid (~8% of national annual consumption) using the latest EPR reactors, which are safer, cleaner, and more efficient than any of its predecessors. Construction is due to begin…
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