United Kingdom: Renewables

The UK's data centre landscape is shaped by a complex interplay of technical requirements, economic factors, and strategic considerations.

The UK's sustainable aviation fuels mandate, which took effect in January 2025, establishes one of the world's first legally binding requirements for SAF blending in aviation fuel.

As data centres transition from largely unregulated facilities to designated critical infrastructure, their environmental impact and energy consumption have come under unprecedented regulatory scrutiny. With the AI boom driving exponential growth in data centre capacity, new EU reporting requirements, energy audits, and forthcoming rating schemes are reshaping the investment landscape and forcing operators to balance digital expansion with climate commitments.

A new report from the International Energy Agency's Ocean Energy Systems programme examines how global marine energy test centres have collaborated over the past decade to advance tidal and wave energy technologies.

The UK's ambitions for sustainable energy are driving transformative changes across sectors, with the construction industry increasingly recognised as a pivotal player in shaping a greener...

There are countless reasons to celebrate and be grateful for our planet. The purpose of Earth Day is to promote positive environmental action that will help protect our planet for as long as possible.

The past few months have proved more than ever that predicting tomorrow's headline is a fool's game. While that illustrates the uncertainty of today's world, it also serves as a timely reminder that short-term, reactive strategies rarely maximise opportunities.

I'd very recently written an article on an exciting breakthrough in sodium ion batteries, which are deemed a safer and more sustainable alternative to their widespread lithium ion battery...

Faster permitting for energy transition projects has become a strategic priority for meeting the EU's climate goals. Streamlining permits will likewise bolster European competitiveness...