In a step towards cleaner and safer nuclear energy using the same reactions that power the Sun, a UK experimental fusion reactor has powered on for the first time. Fusion power works by colliding heavy hydrogen atoms to form helium — releasing vast amounts of energy in the process, as occurs naturally in the centre … Read more
Complaints about the Green Homes Grant are stacking up since the scheme launched at the end of September with experts calling for the existing deadline of 31 March 2021 to be extended. A number of households claim they have been unable to book traders due to lack of availability while others have been rejected as … Read more
Underwater ROBOTS help scientists answer the age-old question of why fish ‘school’ – showing they can save up to 13 per cent more energy by synchronising their movements Researchers built swimming robotic fish to investigate the purpose of schooling Found the synchronisation of fish in schools saves energy for each individual The fish make use … Read more
Human consciousness is created by the brain’s ‘energy field’ which comes from the electromagnetic forces of the organ’s neurons, claims scientist Professor Johnjoe McFadden has published his theory in a prominant journal Believes that the electromagnetic signals of neurons is key to consciousness It is well known that these signals produce an electric field around … Read more
With millions of us now expected to be working from home this winter, the nation’s heating bills are set to soar. So, as the cold and darker nights approach, now is the perfect time to make sure we have the best energy deal. We are constantly told that the best way to do it is … Read more
Millions of UK households will continue having their bills capped until the end of next year, the Government has revealed. The energy price cap was introduced in January 2019 in a bid to moderate bills for many households – especially those who had never moved from expensive standard variable tariffs. Around 11million homes are currently … Read more
A strategy originally born out of prudence sets San Leon Energy apart from the crowd amidst 2020’s unprecedented challenges. The Nigeria-focused firm’s lend-to-invest strategy may not have been designed for 2020, nonetheless, it has created a uniquely strong position. A $175million loan note transaction back in 2016 gave San Leon a cash-generating foothold in an … Read more
Households struggling to pay for their energy will get emergency credit this winter under new regulations from the watchdog. Providers will now have to offer emergency credit to customers struggling to top up their prepayment meter to provide breathing space while working out alternative arrangements to pay. Ofgem is introducing the new licence rules for suppliers … Read more
Switching energy supplier is one of the main ways you can save money on your household bills – but it isn’t just domestic customers that can reap the benefits of moving provider. Small businesses are going through the toughest times at the moment thanks to the ongoing pandemic, meaning 80 per cent have had to … Read more
Experts warn households could be forced onto more expensive energy tariff with new supplier by the end year 5 suppliers have gone bust in the last 12 months Those with one are moved to another supplier by the regulator when this occurs But tariffs can often be more expensive By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on … Read more