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The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills – but it is also waking up to the need to prepare for attacks by hostile powers.

Less use of gas and coal in electricity supply and industry sectors drove reduction, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says

An international agency reports that the installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other clean sources

Using the same technology as electric car batteries, solar batteries can store electricity you generate during the day for use at night

In today’s world, where saving wealth and protecting the planet go hand in hand, more homeowners are turning to elegant, sustainable solutions. Solar energy, paired with up-to-date electrical systems, is shifting the competition.

In 2024, Heathrow was the busiest airport in Europe by passenger numbers and the fourth busiest worldwide. Nearly 84 million passengers passed through its five terminals during the year. These figures highlight the scale of disruption caused by its recent complete closure after a fire at an electricity substation.

A fire at the North Hyde electricity substation last week disrupted power supplies at the West London hub.

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

Watch live as transport minister Heidi Alexander gives a statement on Monday (24 March) after a fire at a electricity substation in west London forced Heathrow Airport to close for several hours.