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The Future of Energy

Europe’s efforts to wean itself off Russian oil and gas are being slowed by constrained supplies of renewable energy components and a lack of storage technology, but modular nuclear reactors and electricity grid balancing offer a way forward

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Rising prices and supply chain risks threaten Europe’s renewable aims
Costly components make it harder for the industry to hit climate targets and wean itself off Russian energy
The next big thing in nuclear will be very small
Modular reactors can deliver power with lower costs and construction risks than large, conventional plants
‘No going back’ to oil and gas despite new UK exploration licences
Granting permission for more North Sea production is unlikely to lower prices or reverse overall decline
Now is the time for all consumers to come to the aid of their grid
Changing the pattern of electricity use in homes can help manage demand and meet climate targets
Developing countries fight for their right to fuel growth
Poorer nations are refusing to sacrifice natural energy assets to help rich polluters meet emissions targets
New energy storage technologies hold key to renewable transition
From pumping water uphill to heating thermal batteries, companies are trying new ways to keep power on tap