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Predictions for 2026

  • 16 days ago (2026-01-12)
  • Junior Isles

David Sheldrake, Global SVP of Sales360, POWWR, looks at what's in store for the UK's energy sector.

What comes after ‘peak profitability’ for energy retailers?

  • 18 days ago (2026-01-10)
  • Junior Isles

Despite the volatility felt across the energy retail sector in recent years, for many B2B suppliers, that period was also one of peak profitability. But that’s not the case anymore. Now retailers find themselves in a far harsher environment that’s shaking up their operations.

By Ruben Van den Bossche, Founder and CEO of Gorilla

Biomethane: The UK's untapped energy opportunity

  • 3 months ago (2025-10-11)
  • Junior Isles

How waste-to-energy technology could reshape Britain's fuel market.

By Dr Chris Mann, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Bennamann

How better export tariffs will lead to a fairer distribution of energy

  • 4 months ago (2025-09-13)
  • Junior Isles

To compete moving forward, suppliers must pay as much attention to the export tariffs as the retail cost of energy so as to appeal to a more energy-savvy customer.

By Scott Barber, Head of I&C, POWWR

The role of TPIs in the future of energy solutions

  • 6 months ago (2025-07-07)
  • Junior Isles

Historically, energy brokers have mostly competed on price. But, as market conditions shift, that approach is becoming less sustainable, as customers look for more than just savings. The future of TPIs is therefore not just about survival, it is about evolution.

By David Sheldrake, Global SVP, POWWR

Unlocking the power of psychological theory to transform business energy relationships

  • 7 months ago (2025-06-24)
  • Junior Isles

Energy security and stable power supply has been thrust into the spotlight for businesses across Europe. So, how can businesses shift to a smarter, more strategic approach that enables them to derive greater value from their energy contracts?

By Greg Kavanagh, Sales Director, Shell Energy UK

Rethinking energy resilience in Europe’s digital era

  • 8 months ago (2025-05-24)
  • Junior Isles

The recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal are not isolated incidents; they are symptomatic of a wider structural challenge facing Europe’s increasingly ageing and inflexible power grids. AVK argues it is time to transition to decentralised, flexible power systems that can operate independently or in collaboration with the national grid.

By Ben Pritchard, CEO, AVK

The EU’s energy future depends on flexibility, and we’re running out of time

  • 8 months ago (2025-05-19)
  • Junior Isles

While policymakers rightly focus on expanding renewables and reinforcing the grid, they often overlook a critical enabler of both: demand-side flexibility (DSF).

By Simon Bushell, CEO, Sympower

Powering the future: transforming energy, utilities, and resources in 2025

  • 11 months ago (2025-02-11)
  • Junior Isles

With the challenges of climate change and geopolitical turmoil, this is a crucial time for the energy sector. So what will be the key challenges this year?

by Carol Johnston, VP Energy, Utilities, Resources, IFS

How to build trust in carbon markets

  • 11 months ago (2025-02-06)
  • Junior Isles

Verification ensures that carbon credits are legitimate, measurable, and permanent, which in turn can build trust among businesses, investors, and consumers.

By Olga Rivas, Technical Director at LRQA