EnergyPolicy

UK Energy Strategy Faces Cost Reality Check as Suppliers Warn of Rising Bills

Leading energy executives have presented stark calculations to Parliament showing electricity prices could rise 20% despite government promises to cut bills. Industry analysis suggests the 2030 clean power deadline may need reassessment as non-commodity costs add approximately £300 annually to household energy expenses.

Energy Suppliers Deliver Stark Warning on Bill Reductions

Britain’s clean energy transition faces mounting cost pressures that could undermine the government’s pledge to reduce household bills by £300, according to reports from leading energy executives. Senior figures from major suppliers including Octopus Energy, E.On UK, and EDF’s UK energy business have presented detailed analysis to a Commons select committee indicating electricity prices could rise by 20% even if wholesale prices halve.

ResearchTechnology

Revolutionary Battery-Free Interface Harnesses Body Coupling for Touch Control

Researchers have created a minimalist human-machine interface that draws energy from power-frequency electromagnetic fields through body coupling. This innovative technology enables precise touch and sliding detection without requiring battery power, marking a significant advancement in sustainable interactive systems.

Breakthrough in Self-Powered Human-Machine Interfaces

Scientists have developed a revolutionary body-coupled human-machine interface that operates without batteries, according to reports in Microsystems & Nanoengineering. The innovative system harnesses ambient power-frequency electric and magnetic fields as an energy source, potentially transforming how we interact with electronic devices. This development comes amid broader industry developments in sustainable technology solutions.