The UK’s electricity supply infrastructure is being transformed. Peter Black explains how this work will underpin the region’s energy requirements for the next few decades

Renewable energy provides a host of new opportunities for pastoral areas. We examine how parts of rural Sweden have begun to harness the opportunities available

The New Economy interviews Clemens Miller, Vice President of Commercial and Solar Energy Products at NSG Group, on the green potential of glass

The New Economy interviews Livio Gallo, Head of Infrastructure and Networks Division at Enel SpA, on smart grids

The New Economy interviews Beatriz Espinosa, General Manager for Energy Efficiency and Air Emissions at Petrobras, on transitioning to a low carbon economy

All over the world, all over the electricity network, smarter answers are needed to continue balancing supply and demand efficiently

Whatever the area in which we produce a standard, the key is to achieve energy efficiencies and use as few resources as possible in production

Daniel Bescoby describes how in 2012, the pension landscape will alter for generations of workers. But will it be for the better?

GE Energy’s latest gas engine represents a considerable technological development for the company and its customers

Businesses, governments and architects have come to realise that glazing can contribute to sustainability and people’s wellbeing

Dr Aijuan Wang from Mott MacDonald says it’s about joined-up thinking – and the energy rewards are cost-effective

Petrobras is an integrated energy company operating in 28 countries in all segments of oil, gas and energy