Switzerland’s New Energy Asset: Hydro Plant With Capacity To Charge 400,000 Car Batteries

Developers of the $2.30 billion Nant de Drance plant in the canton of Valais say the facility operates like a giant battery.

Britain To Work With Japan On New Fighter Jet Programme

Tempest is one of a competing series of sixth-generation fighters in development globally.

London’s $24 Billion Crossrail Finally Opens

Initially 12 trains per hour will run in each direction through the middle section of the line.

Germany Prepares Crisis Plan For Abrupt End To Russian Gas – Sources

German officials are preparing for a sudden halt in gas supplies with an emergency package that could include taking control of critical firms.

How Tesla Weathered Global Supply Chain Issues That Knocked Rivals

Tesla boosted its deliveries by 87% to a record high in 2021.

Italy’s Green Growth Gambit Lines Homes And Pockets

Operators Raise Test Capacity Of Norway-Britain Power Cable To 1,050 MW

The two transmission system operators started commercial trial operations of the cable on 1 October.

Electric Vehicle Batteries: Major Players And Their Expansion Plans

Global sales of EVs is forecast to grow more than 12-fold to 31.1 million by 2030.

Spurred By Pandemic, Barcelona Backs Greener, Car-Free Future

Plans have been developed to convert 21 streets, totaling 33 km, into pedestrian green spaces.

Developing Countries Need Money To Fight Climate Change, Mark Carney Says

The former Bank of England chief was speaking to MPs on the Treasury Select Committee.

Chancellor Promises £12 Billion For New Infrastructure Bank

Rishi Sunak said the new bank will provide cash to fund projects that support people across the UK.

There Is A ‘Deal To Be Had’ On Global Tech Tax Reform, Sunak Says

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he wanted to ensure a level playing field between high street firms and online giants.

‘Balance To Be Struck’ To Protect Domestic Industries In Trade Deals

Liz Truss is reported to consider the trade deal with Australia as a ‘crunch point’.

JLL Signs Up For Massive New London Headquarters In Deal With British Land

The deal will see JLL take over a third of the office space in one of British Land’s big developments.

National Grid Agrees £7.8bn Electricity Deal And Set To Offload Gas Business

The group, which manages the UK’s power infrastructure, said it will buy Western Power Distribution from US energy giant PPL Corporation.

How The UK’s Handling Of The Pandemic Made Sages Of Project Managers

Every day I hear statements from ministers which prick my programme manager’s antennae.

Rail Minister Announces Plan To Accelerate Major Projects

Rail Project Speed aims to halve the duration, and significantly reduce the costs, of rail infrastructure work.

Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Delayed And Costs Rise

EDF, the energy giant behind the project, said it will now cost between £22 billion and £23 billion.