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The global impact of renewables on energy prices: a look around Europe

Mark Ursell, Lead Portfolio Manager for npower Business Solutions, on some of the ways other European countries are taking on the challenge of decarbonising their energy systems – and how closer co-operation is often key to more secure and affordable energy

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Heating, healthcare and warmer homes: the community approach to our energy future

Four articles produced with Guardian Labs explore some of the innovative approaches being adopted across communities in the new energy world - from city partnerships and energy efficient hospitals to iconic new housing developments

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Local energy communities: paving the way for Europe's energy transition

How two rural communities are pioneering a potential view of the future of energy – sharing locally produced power and helping to support the national grid

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Stepping into the future of (virtual) energy

Virtual reality, real innovation… VR headsets, digital mapping and virtual site tours – how we’re starting to reshape the future of energy and preparing our people to support customers.

 

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What’s driving energy prices in the UK: decarbonisation and (still) gas dependency

Mark Ursell, Lead Portfolio Manager for npower Business Solutions, outlines the current state of the UK energy generation market – and why the global gas markets still set energy prices, despite the rise of renewables on our networks

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A city empowered, a generation inspired

Our solutions-for-schools initiative is not just harnessing solar energy to drive down costs and cut emissions, we’re also creating a blueprint for smarter, greener communities – and aiming to inspire the next generation.

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Turning challenges into opportunities: the female engineer redefining the industry

The latest in our series profiling the people driving innovation at E.ON. As a performance engineer, Jo Morley tackles complex energy challenges, calling on smart solutions and AI-driven insights to help businesses take control of their energy future

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The digital future at E.ON: AI, innovation and a human touch

Energy and technology are evolving fast – but so are we. Claire Whitmore, Head of Digital Technology at E.ON UK, shares how her team is driving innovation, keeping AI human and shaping the future of energy.

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Forging a greener future for Sheffield: E.ON’s Blackburn Meadows marks 10 years with ambitious plans for the next decade

Sheffield’s industrial past is fuelling its low-carbon future. As E.ON’s Blackburn Meadows celebrates a decade of renewable energy, bold plans are underway - expanding the city’s heat network, exploring hydrogen production and harnessing AI to drive a cleaner, greener Sheffield. 

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Smarter charging: E.ON’s AI-powered tool breaks language barriers for EV drivers

Charging your EV in a foreign country just got a whole lot easier. Our new AI-powered chatbot, Electra, removes language barriers, providing seamless support and vital charging information - ensuring a smoother, more accessible journey for all EV drivers.

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The business case for cleaner energy

A cleaner energy system can be a real opportunity for businesses, says Michelle Stephens from npower Business Solutions, whether it’s reducing overheads or maximising returns from generating or storing power

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Turning up the heat, cutting emissions: the industrial heat revolution beneath our feet

Industrial heat pumps could cut European manufacturing emissions by 25% - the equivalent of erasing the Netherlands’ entire carbon footprint. The technology exists – so why aren’t we rolling it out faster?