Fusion science and artificial intelligence leaders are raising renewed concerns over a widening STEM skills gap that could jeopardise the future of the energy and technology workforce. As governments and industries invest heavily in advanced energy systems and AI-driven innovation, the shortage of trained workers threatens to slow progress at a critical moment. The warning
Following an expensive Christmas period, many will be keeping a closer eye on their energy use to keep bills manageable. But, small changes to how you pay, use, and manage energy at home can make a real difference to how warm your home feels while helping you save energy and reduce your energy bills. Dhara
Illustration of a Last Energy microreactor (Credit: Last Energy) US-based start-up Last Energy has completed a Series C funding round at $100m, led by Astera Institute with participation from AE Ventures, Galaxy Fund, Gigafund, JAM Fund, The Haskell Company, Ultranative, Woori Technology, Galaxy Interactive and other investors. Last Energy is developing a high-pressure water-cooled reactor
olar power developer SUN Energy is expanding its business in 2026 by offering sustainable integrated solutions for the industrial sector to accelerate industrial decarbonization. “Entering 2026, our focus no longer on solar energy projects only but also on the development of energy storage, such as Battery Energy Storage System [BESS], especially for industrial sector with
Insulation experts are encouraging households to adopt the so-called 30cm rule Insulation specialists are encouraging households to adhere to the so-called 30cm rule(Image: ArtMarie via Getty Images) A simple rearrangement of furniture could help households stay warmer this winter without turning up the heating – and it won’t cost a thing. As Britain braces for
Businesses have accused the government of making Britain uncompetitive and threatening their survival as they brace for an increase in their energy bills to fund the transition to green energy. The UK’s high energy costs have been widely criticised as a barrier to economic growth and companies argue that the government is making an already
The total addressable market for green hydrogen could be over $60 billion by 2030. Bloom Energy (BE 0.79%) and Plug Power (PLUG +0.84%) are taking different approaches in the race to create cleaner energy. Bloom focuses on solid-oxide fuel cells, while Plug’s proton exchange membrane fuel cells are at the core of the company’s technology.
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The excitement is ending for the nuclear energy trade. Shares of Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE 1.97%) slipped a sharp 26.5% in the month of December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. A nuclear energy research company focused on building microreactors, Nano Nuclear Energy is still not generating any revenue and burning a significant
Experts from Which? have shared important advice concerning your radiators this winter, explaining how the level your thermostats are set to dictates how much your energy bills are Alan Johnson Social News Reporter 12:19, 06 Jan 2026Updated 12:19, 06 Jan 2026 Experts from Which? have shared advice on how to save money on your energy