Energy industry

In this section you can find out all about how the energy industry works, from its’ history to how it’s meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
The energy market explained

The energy market explained

Getting gas and electricity to homes across Britain involves suppliers and a range of different ...
Energy companies profits and prices

Energy companies profits and prices

Prices that consumers pay are affected by the wholesale price of energy, which is the price ...
Solar power

Solar power

Solar power is not in widespread use in Britain but is becoming increasingly popular as a way ...
Nuclear power

Nuclear power

Nuclear power is expected to play an important part in helping to make sure Britain has the ...
Wind power

Wind power

The UK has more offshore wind farms installed or in progress than any other ...
Electricity network and supply

Electricity network and supply

Electricity is carried across the country from power stations into our homes by the grid, a ...