Business Energy Blog

Our "Business Energy" blog is the product of extensive research, designed to keep you ahead in the fast-evolving commercial energy sector

You will find articles, guides and opinion pieces ranging from actionable tips to reduce your energy bills to in-depth analyses on renewable energy trends and speculative subjects about future developments in business energy.

Drax: The largest biomass power station in the world Drax: The largest biomass power station in the world

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…

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Flexible Grid Flexible energy grids

Transitioning 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…

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Large gas pipe Natural Gas Distribution in Britain

Britain’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…

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LNG Storage Tank The role of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) in the UK

Liquefied 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…

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Gas Power Station Gas power stations in the UK

Natural 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…

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Sizewell C nuclear power Sizewell C: Nuclear dawn or dusk?

Sizewell 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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