Investors continue to bet on the AI boom, but this year they see energy and power providers as the most compelling opportunities to increase exposure to the AI theme, the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, said in its 2026 Investment Directions report this week. Respondents in a recent survey of hundreds of BlackRock clients believe
Whereas gas, oil and coal can be stored and burned on demand, renewable energy sources like wind and solar are dependent on the climate, which can make it difficult for renewables to cope at times when the demand for electricity is at its highest. The solution to this problem is energy storage technology like batteries,
Country’s first eligible homes Octopus Energy cutting MORE UK households’ energy bills to £0 for 10 years(Image: ) Octopus Energy has officially brought its game-changing Zero Bills revolution to Scotland, launching the country’s first eligible homes where householders won’t have to pay a penny for their home energy bills for at least 10 years. All
Following a landmark investment year, the company has achieved its highest-ever domestic sales since acquisition by Essar in 2011, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of the UK’s energy security. The growth seen in 2025 highlights the continued strong demand for refined products in the UK and the essential role of the refining sector. Deepak Maheshwari, chief
The UK has secured enough new offshore wind to power 12m homes after the most competitive UK households face £1.8billion energy bill hike under Ed Miliband plot(Image: ) Energy bills could soar by up to £1.8billion under Ed Miliband’s new wind power plans. The UK has secured enough new offshore wind to power 12m homes
British energy giant BP on Wednesday revealed it expected a write-down of up to $5 billion tied to its energy transition efforts that will be reflected in the company’s upcoming annual results. In an update on the final quarter of 2025, BP added that group oil trading was “weak” amid cooling crude prices. BP last
The S500 airborne wind energy system. Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences A Chinese energy company has completed a successful test of the world’s first megawatt-class airborne wind energy system, a major step toward alternative power generation technologies. The system, which resembles a large airship, reached an altitude of 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) during a trial
1. Water scarcity and the push for future-proofing The company warns that increasing water shortages could become a decisive industrial constraint. After the driest start to a year in nearly four decades in 2025, industries from manufacturing to data centres face mounting risk from water scarcity. “Increased demand and climate pressures are driving a need
The energy supplier UK households says “timing is key” Octopus has shared some of its top energy-saving habits(Image: Getty ) Octopus Energy is encouraging households across Britain to adopt a simple daily habit when consuming electricity to help reduce energy bills and cut costs. The energy provider has dedicated a section of its website to
Türkiye stands out among the leading countries in the renewable energy sector due to its strong resource base and steps taken in recent years to expand sustainable energy use, Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), said on Monday. On the sidelines of IRENA’s 16th General Assembly, La Camera said the