3 d. ago Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks

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8 d. ago Fire safety fears as 80 battery storage plants lodged for Scotland in just 3 years

Following multiple fires at battery storage sites this year, concerns have been raised about public safety.

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9 d. ago WW3 fears as Poland scrambles jets after Putin slams Ukraine with 'massive attack'

With tensions between NATO and Russia at their highest in years, Poland was forced to protect its eastern border after Vladmir Putin launched a huge attack on Ukrainian targets

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2 w. ago ‘Super battery’ schemes will store green power and save consumers money – Ofgem

The regulator announced 77 long duration energy storage projects progressing to the final assessment stage of a ‘cap and floor’ support scheme.

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2 w. ago Gas storage project being eyed to help boost UK capacity by up to 50%

The Bains site would be capable of adding around an extra six days of average demand to gas supplies to help address energy shortages.

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2 w. ago Northern Ireland at risk of race riot ‘permacrisis’, government files warn

Officials fear widespread unrest amid violence and intimidation of ethnic minoritiesNorthern Ireland faces a “permacrisis” from recurring race riots and may need to use military bases to shelter people burnt out of their homes, government documents reveal.Officials fear the region faces prolonged instability and that a single incident, local or international, could spark widespread disorder. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tiny battery causes huge trailer blaze which saw firefighters spend five hours at scene

"The recent fire is a stark reminder of the dangers that batteries pose when they are not disposed of correctly"

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell says 'don't fear' before sharing massive tease on new series

The professional dancer is among those confirmed to be returning to the iconic ballroom

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