Green Tech

Where is Britain's power really coming from right now?  The answer to this in 2025 tells a story of amazing progress. We are living through a fundamental shift in our energy landscape. I thought it would be helpful to share a simple snapshot of what this looks like on our grid today. More importantly, I want to explore what it means for us, the people building our green energy future. So, let's pull back the curtain and look at what’s actually powering our lives this year.

The frustrating fact that a significant chunk of our hard won wind energy is actually going to waste. Yes, you heard that right, wasted wind power! It’s enough to make you blow a fuse, isn’t it? It’s like diligently tending a lush garden, watching your prize winning vegetables grow, only to realise you don’t have enough baskets to bring them all home. Understanding the problem is the first step to finding brilliant solutions.

Solid-State Battery Technology. It’s a field that’s truly charging ahead and promises to be a game changer for Electric Vehicles and energy storage solutions. For those of us committed to a cleaner, more efficient planet, understanding these developments is essential for anticipating where our industries are heading and where the next wave of talent will be needed.

Dig deep into the International Energy Agency's recent report on the future of geothermal energy, and I wanted to share some key insights that highlight just how promising this resource truly is. Often perceived as a niche technology, geothermal energy is, in fact, a reliable and sustainable solution with the potential to play a significant role in decarbonising our global energy systems. The report underscores its exponential growth potential, yet much of it rema

I'm about to share something that's been sparking my circuits lately, and it involves an industry you might not immediately associate with sustainability: data centers. I recently stumbled upon a fascinating article from Forbes that really shed light on this unexpected dynamic. It turns out that data centers, with their insatiable appetite for power, are playing a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of renewable energy sources. 

Today I want to talk about the other side of energy (not the renewables!) As much as we are fighting for a renewable future utilising the sun, wind and ocean… fossil fuels are still here and still polluting our planet! And it’s not just fossil fuels, for example manufacturing cement and waste-to-energy plants all produce large amounts of CO₂. 

As you know, I’m deeply passionate about technology that helps the environment, even more so when it has added benefits for us. And lately, I’ve been positively charged up by some incredible advancements happening in solar cell technology! It feels like just yesterday we were talking about silicon's limitations. But hold on to your hats, because the future of solar is looking brighter than ever, thanks to exciting developments in perovskite and tandem solar cells.