Nights, Sky-High Bills? Inside the UK’s Winter Energy Surge What if a single cold snap could send our energy demand soaring, and our bills right along with it? That is the reality we are facing with UK winters. By understanding these energy surges, we can navigate them wisely and keep our green goals on track. Today, I want to explore what drives these spikes and how we, as households, businesses, and an industry, can power through the colder months while keeping sustainabili

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.

On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most dramatic blackouts in recent European history. In just five seconds, 15 gigawatts of power, around 60% of Spain’s electricity supply, vanished… plunging tens of millions into darkness across Spain and Portugal. Transport halted, hospitals scrambled, internet and commerce collapsed. It was a stark reminder that our energy infrastructure, even in highly developed nations, is still alarmingly fragile.