In brief | 14 September '26

Heise: Flexible electricity use could save German households 1.65 billion euros-study

Potential lies not only in the intelligent control of heat pumps or e-cars – washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers also play a role.

Politico: ‘Slowing things down’ - Trade wars hit global electrification shift

Tariffs on everything from EVs to grid components could slow the energy transition.

PwC: Global truck electrification is entering full ramp-up mode

Europe and the U.S. are falling behind China, putting pressure on European OEMs to defend their home market against Chinese scale.

Bloomberg: The Dutch village in the path of Europe’s energy transition

Demand on the Netherlands’ power grid is outpacing its expansion, putting the town of Moerdijk at risk of being razed for new infrastructure.

UK government: UK and US fusion strike partnership to accelerate clean energy

UK and US to sign a new agreement on fusion and AI to accelerate commercial fusion energy rollout and thousands of jobs in both countries, says UK government.

Politico: Reform’s upbeat take on extreme heat falls flat with UK voters - poll

The populist party wants voters to embrace the upside of baking hot summers. Even Reform supporters are unpersuaded.

Bloomberg: So long, sausage rolls: Heat upends Britain’s high-street habits

Britain’s obsession with a nice cup of tea is famous around the world. But as the climate changes, that love affair is wilting in the heat.

Euronews: Energy in rock: is the underground the battery we need for the energy transition?

Portuguese scientists studied options for storing energy as compressed air in deep porous rock. In the best case, one reservoir could power a small town.

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