Utilities

Companies involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, the supply of gas, and the provision of water and wastewater services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include National Grid plc, SSE plc, Centrica plc, Severn Trent plc, United Utilities plc and Pennon Group plc.

Where scale shifts the balance in energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming the unsung infrastructure backbone of the energy transition...

October 1, 2025

Inside the mountain where engineering ambition shapes the energy landscape

Inside a Scottish mountain, a 60-year-old hydro station is proving that bold engineering can still anchor the future of energy...

September 30, 2025

Pennon Group trading update highlights strong return to profitability

Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company..

September 26, 2025

Strengthening Community Ties Through Energy and Water Stewardship

Drax deepens its partnership with Loch Ken Trust, aligning hydropower operations with community safety and environmental stewardship in Dumfries and Galloway...

September 24, 2025

Ampeak Energy marks financial close of AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy has celebrated the financial close of its flagship AW1 Battery Storage Project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

September 22, 2025

Centrica appoints Frank Mastiaux as Non-Executive Director

Centrica has appointed Frank Mastiaux as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 22 September 2025. He will also join the Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee...

September 22, 2025

Britain’s electricity mix shifts meaningfully under surging solar capacity

Britain has just recorded its cleanest quarter ever with solar’s rise driving carbon intensity below 100 gCO₂/kWh between April‑June 2025...

September 19, 2025

A new spark of community engagement in Yorkshire

Drax and Groundwork Yorkshire brought science and adventure together for children in Selby and Goole through summer ‘Go Wild’ sessions...

September 9, 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

Chesnara has made progress in funding since July, completing its rights issue and raising £150m through a restricted Tier 1 instrument. Estimates have been reduced due to weaker economic results,..

September 8, 2025

Ampeak Energy, updated forecasts and a growing BESS pipeline, Zeus Capital

Ampeak Energy (LON:AMP) has taken another meaningful step forward with the financial close on its Afon Wsyg 1 battery energy storage system, AW1, in South Wales. The project underscores the..

August 29, 2025

SAE Renewables rebrands as Ampeak Energy Limited

Following shareholder approval at its AGM, SAE Renewables (SIMEC Atlantis) has formally changed its name to Ampeak Energy Limited. The move reflects the company’s transition as it advances its flagship..

August 21, 2025

United Utilities signs £3bn deal to refurbish Haweswater Aqueduct

United Utilities has agreed a £3 billion programme to upgrade the 110km Haweswater aqueduct, which supplies water to 2.5 million people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire...

August 21, 2025

National Grid Plc to sell Grain LNG for £1.66 billion

National Grid plc has agreed to sell its Grain LNG business to a consortium comprising Centrica plc and Energy Capital Partners LLC for approximately £1.66 billion, including a pre-completion dividend...

August 14, 2025

SAE Renewables secures £67.4m financing for flagship AW1 battery storage project

SAE has achieved financial close for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth, securing £67.4m in funding. The project is forecast to deliver average annual revenues of £13m and..

August 6, 2025

SAE secures contracts for 240MWh AW1 battery project at Uskmouth

SAE has signed supply and construction agreements for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park, with potential to scale to 480MWh. Canadian Solar will supply the..

August 5, 2025

Drax Delivers Resilient Performance with Strong Biomass and Pellets Volumes – Longspur Research

Drax Group interim results for the first half of 2025 reflect steady progress and strong fundamentals, particularly in its biomass generation and pellets business...

August 5, 2025

Drax Group delivers stable H1 results and higher dividend

Drax Group plc reported half-year results for the six months to 30 June 2025, highlighting stable adjusted basic EPS of 65.6p and a 12% increase in the interim dividend to..

July 31, 2025

Greencoat UK Wind reports strong cash generation and 1.4x dividend cover

Greencoat UK Wind PLC reported H1 2025 results with £163.3m in net cash generation and a 1.4x dividend cover, despite low wind conditions. NAV stood at £3.18bn (143.4p per share),..

July 30, 2025

Centrica H1 2025 interim results: EBITDA £900 m, dividend +22%

Centrica delivered resilient H1 2025 performance with adjusted EBITDA of £900 m and free cash flow of £244 m, while net cash stood at £2.5 bn..

July 24, 2025

Learning curves shape the energy transition

Drax’s latest collaboration channels community funding into hands on STEM programmes, signalling a new phase in nurturing the talent essential for a green energy future...

July 23, 2025

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Q&As

Silverbullet CEO Ian James outlines path to EBITDA profitability in 2026 (LON:SBDS)

10 March 2026

Accesso Technology strengthens platform with Adyen deal as buyback signals confidence (LON:ACSO)

9 March 2026

Avingtrans CEO Steve McQuillan highlights interim results and future growth areas

6 March 2026

Hardman & Co

Cavendish plc: Solid performance in still tough markets

30 June 2026

Cavendish plc delivers solid performance in tough markets

24 June 2026

ICG Enterprise Trust FY’26 results: look to future realisations

11 June 2026

NB Private Equity Partners 2025 results: Looking to future realisations

29 May 2026

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

17 April 2026

Green News

Ilika raises £4.56m in oversubscribed placing and subscription

3 July 2026

Ilika launches Retail Offer to raise up to £0.5 Million

3 July 2026

Net Zero Infrastructure appoints Clear Capital Markets as broker

1 July 2026

Firering Strategic Minerals reports annual results, advances Limeco growth

30 June 2026

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Norcros plc reports good progress as FY26 matches expectations, Equity Development

23 April 2026

Primary Health Properties 7.6% yield backed by “Accretive Earnings”, says Shore Capital (LON: PHP)

22 April 2026

Meren Energy low risk ‘Buy’ with multiple growth levers, says Arctic research

17 April 2026

KEFI nears funding line as Tulu Kapi moves into delivery phase

15 April 2026

Funds

TEAM plc completes acquisition of EPIC Book

1 July 2026

Geiger Counter reports 21.6% NAV increase in interim results

30 June 2026

Fidelity China Special Situations outperforms amid China’s tech revival (LON: FCSS)

30 June 2026

Fidelity Asian Values sees investors rotate into Asian small-cap value

30 June 2026

Fidelity European Trust outperforms on technology and utilities strength (LON: FEV)

30 June 2026

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St. James’s Place outlines simplified financial reporting framework

18 June 2026

GSK gains US FDA approval for oral cUTI antibiotic Utebzi

18 June 2026

Games Workshop declares first dividend for 2026/27 at 90 pence per share

17 June 2026

Reckitt Benckiser appoints Deborah Waterhouse and Gavin Patterson as non-executive directors

17 June 2026

UK Broker Ratings

FIRSTGROUP PLC ORD 5P (FGP.L)

30 June 2026

Goodwin PLC (GDWN.L) Stock Analysis: Unpacking 27.5% Revenue Growth in the Industrials Sector

30 June 2026

CHEMRING GROUP PLC ORD 1P (CHG.L)

30 June 2026

Hilton Food Group PLC (HFG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating High Dividend Yields and Growth Prospects

30 June 2026

Auction Technology Group PLC (ATG.L): Investor Outlook Reveals 28% Potential Upside in the Evolving Online Auction Space

30 June 2026

Utilities

Where scale shifts the balance in energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming the unsung infrastructure backbone of the energy transition...

October 1, 2025

Inside the mountain where engineering ambition shapes the energy landscape

Inside a Scottish mountain, a 60-year-old hydro station is proving that bold engineering can still anchor the future of energy...

September 30, 2025

Pennon Group trading update highlights strong return to profitability

Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company remains on track to deliver its 7% RORE target, supported by efficient financing and programme efficiencies...

September 26, 2025

Strengthening Community Ties Through Energy and Water Stewardship

Drax deepens its partnership with Loch Ken Trust, aligning hydropower operations with community safety and environmental stewardship in Dumfries and Galloway...

September 24, 2025

Ampeak Energy marks financial close of AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy has celebrated the financial close of its flagship AW1 Battery Storage Project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

September 22, 2025

Centrica appoints Frank Mastiaux as Non-Executive Director

Centrica has appointed Frank Mastiaux as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 22 September 2025. He will also join the Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee...

September 22, 2025

Britain’s electricity mix shifts meaningfully under surging solar capacity

Britain has just recorded its cleanest quarter ever with solar’s rise driving carbon intensity below 100 gCO₂/kWh between April‑June 2025...

September 19, 2025

A new spark of community engagement in Yorkshire

Drax and Groundwork Yorkshire brought science and adventure together for children in Selby and Goole through summer ‘Go Wild’ sessions...

September 9, 2025

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

Chesnara has made progress in funding since July, completing its rights issue and raising £150m through a restricted Tier 1 instrument. Estimates have been reduced due to weaker economic results, with 2025E EPS lowered to 11.8p and 2026E EPS to 57.0p, though dividend growth of 6% is still expected...

September 8, 2025

Ampeak Energy, updated forecasts and a growing BESS pipeline, Zeus Capital

August 29, 2025

SAE Renewables rebrands as Ampeak Energy Limited

August 21, 2025

United Utilities signs £3bn deal to refurbish Haweswater Aqueduct

United Utilities has agreed a £3 billion programme to upgrade the 110km Haweswater aqueduct, which supplies water to 2.5 million people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire...

August 21, 2025

National Grid Plc to sell Grain LNG for £1.66 billion

August 14, 2025

SAE Renewables secures £67.4m financing for flagship AW1 battery storage project

SAE has achieved financial close for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth, securing £67.4m in funding. The project is forecast to deliver average annual revenues of £13m and EBITDA of £9m over its first five years, with operations set to begin in Q1 2027...

August 6, 2025

SAE secures contracts for 240MWh AW1 battery project at Uskmouth

SAE has signed supply and construction agreements for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park, with potential to scale to 480MWh. Canadian Solar will supply the batteries and provide a 15-year service agreement, while Jones Bros will handle construction. A 12-year revenue deal with EDF and a framework for 1.1GWh of future battery supply have also been agreed...

August 5, 2025

Drax Delivers Resilient Performance with Strong Biomass and Pellets Volumes – Longspur Research

Drax Group interim results for the first half of 2025 reflect steady progress and strong fundamentals, particularly in its biomass generation and pellets business...

August 5, 2025

Drax Group delivers stable H1 results and higher dividend

Drax Group plc reported half-year results for the six months to 30 June 2025, highlighting stable adjusted basic EPS of 65.6p and a 12% increase in the interim dividend to 11.6p...

July 31, 2025

Greencoat UK Wind reports strong cash generation and 1.4x dividend cover

Greencoat UK Wind PLC reported H1 2025 results with £163.3m in net cash generation and a 1.4x dividend cover, despite low wind conditions. NAV stood at £3.18bn (143.4p per share), and total dividends of 5.18p per share were declared...

July 30, 2025

Centrica H1 2025 interim results: EBITDA £900 m, dividend +22%

Centrica delivered resilient H1 2025 performance with adjusted EBITDA of £900 m and free cash flow of £244 m, while net cash stood at £2.5 bn..

July 24, 2025

Learning curves shape the energy transition

Drax’s latest collaboration channels community funding into hands on STEM programmes, signalling a new phase in nurturing the talent essential for a green energy future...

July 23, 2025