Stories

The power of the atom has been at the heart of electricity generation for more than half a century. Now nuclear fission – how nuclear energy is used to generate electricity – looks set to support the future of clean, net zero energy systems globally.

Technology that captures carbon dioxide from our atmosphere has existed for decades and is now being considered a key method for fighting climate change. So what does this technology look like and how does it work in practice?

With record temperatures in the UK this summer, we are continually monitoring our assets to ensure the network continues to operate efficiently. Read about some of the measures we take to keep electricity flowing safely when temperatures soar.

Smart cities use information and communication technologies to improve the ways they operate – from street lighting to public transport and more. Find out how digital technology promises to better connect us with our cities and help tackle climate change.

With the UK aiming to reach net zero by 2050, much of the future electricity is expected to come from renewable energy. Although already part of our electricity mix, how much renewable energy are we using currently and how much more is needed?

With buzzwords like net zero and carbon neutral making their way into our vocabulary, we’re becoming more informed about climate change and the steps needed to protect the environment.

LNG is natural gas that's been reduced to a liquid state through cooling. It’s been part of the UK’s energy mix for many years, but could it be the fossil fuel that has yet to reach its true potential as we move towards low-carbon energy systems?

Sulphur hexafluoride – also known as SF6 – is a ‘greenhouse gas’ that has long played a part in global warming, similar to that of carbon dioxide (CO2).