Insight for Faster Energy Transition Decisions

Earlier this week, the Olsights team attended the 6th UK CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit in Leeds, where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators came together to discuss the future of carbon capture, utilisation, storage (CCUS), and hydrogen in the...

11th February 2025: The Rapid Evaluation Areal Connection Tool (REACT) project has launched the next phase to revolutionise electricity transmission grid spatial planning and potentially save customers millions of pounds. This 12-month project aims to tackle...

Over the last few days three major UK electricity transmission operators—National Grid, SSEN Transmission (a subsidiary of SSE), and SP Energy Networks—announced significant grid investment plans to upgrade the nation's grid infrastructure.  But what does this...

The recent bankruptcy filing of Northvolt—once heralded as one of Europe’s premier battery manufacturers—has raised serious questions about how due diligence is conducted in the rapidly evolving clean energy sector. According to a Bloomberg report, Northvolt...

We’re thrilled to share some incredible news—Olsights was named **Best Tech Company** at the West London Chambers Business Awards last night! This recognition means so much to us, especially as we reflect on our journey over the past four years and the challenges...

As the UK strives to meet ambitious net-zero goals, the need for effective Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) solutions becomes increasingly urgent. The "Carbon Capture and Storage Ladder," introduced by E3G and Bellona, is a valuable framework that categorises CCS...

One of the first projects Olsights  tackled was the challenge of navigating the complex array of energy and engineering units used across different sectors of the industry. To streamline the process and improve accuracy,  an interactive app that delivers quick,...

On 28 October 2024, the UK and Scottish governments announced a pivotal consultation aimed at reforming the planning system for large energy projects in Scotland. This initiative is set to streamline the often-prolonged processes involved in gaining approvals for...

Germany is at the forefront of hydrogen development, with several major projects and regions focusing on both green hydrogen production and hydrogen infrastructure. Here are some of the key regions and projects: Northern Germany: Hydrogen Hub North Sea and Baltic Sea...