April 1, 2026

Vol. 15 — April 2026: Energy security concerns drive a surge in solar and EV enquiries, as the UK trials net zero concrete

Conflict-driven energy security concerns push solar installation enquiries up 27% and EV leasing enquiries up 36% at Octopus Energy, while the UK's NESO unveils metering changes to reward flexible energy use. Also this issue: Canary Wharf Group trials the UK's first net zero concrete, cutting embodied emissions by up to 80%.