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Bright green vs murky: Is your UK data centre renewable power procurement keeping its promises?

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Bright green vs murky: Is your UK data centre renewable power procurement keeping its promises?

Data centres seeking renewable power supply at affordable prices now have a new option with full traceability and built-in price stability.

01 Jul 2026

We need to free renewable energy from wholesale market volatility

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We need to free renewable energy from wholesale market volatility

Renewables now produce over half of UK electricity, yet remain tied to volatile fossil fuel pricing. Dr Somayeh Taheri on why the market structure - not renewable energy - is the problem.

23 Jun 2026

Renewable generators – why wait to take back control of your energy prices?

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Renewable generators – why wait to take back control of your energy prices?

Renewable generators can reduce wholesale market risk, secure stable pricing and take control through peer-to-peer energy trading.

21 May 2026

UK power is still priced by gas. Buyers need new structures

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UK power is still priced by gas. Buyers need new structures

Gas still sets the UK's wholesale electricity price, so geopolitical shocks hit business bills fast. Our Chief Growth Officer Charlie Parry explains why procurement structures need to catch up.

06 Mar 2026

How UrbanChain's Partnerships team is helping organisations navigate a changing energy landscape

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How UrbanChain's Partnerships team is helping organisations navigate a changing energy landscape

UrbanChain's Partnerships team is building new routes for organisations to access affordable, traceable renewable energy.

07 Jan 2026

The next wave of EV charging will be powered by smarter, traceable clean energy

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The next wave of EV charging will be powered by smarter, traceable clean energy

How smarter, traceable clean energy solutions are set to power the next generation of EV charging infrastructure.

05 Jan 2026

From half-hourly data to smarter decisions: why UrbanChain is already beyond MHHS

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From half-hourly data to smarter decisions: why UrbanChain is already beyond MHHS

UrbanChain's half-hourly data capabilities go beyond Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement requirements.

09 Dec 2025

Data centres can't be the achilles' heel of the £150bn UK–US Tech Prosperity Deal

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Data centres can't be the achilles' heel of the £150bn UK–US Tech Prosperity Deal

Why data centres must embrace sustainable energy to support the UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal.

31 Oct 2025

UrbanChain explores opportunities in India as part of Prime Minister's trade mission

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UrbanChain explores opportunities in India as part of Prime Minister's trade mission

UrbanChain joins the Prime Minister's trade mission to India as part of Innovate UK's Global Business Incubator Programme.

29 Oct 2025

Why local energy decision making is essential

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Why local energy decision making is essential

The case for why local energy decision making is essential for a fairer, more resilient UK energy system.

26 Mar 2025

It's only through challenges that you grow

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It's only through challenges that you grow

Duncan McGregor, Head of Legal at UrbanChain, discusses his career journey and why he joined the scale-up space.

24 Feb 2025

We have the potential for unlimited growth

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We have the potential for unlimited growth

UrbanChain CFO Paul Martin discusses the company's growth potential and financial strategy.

28 Jan 2025

Why I'm heading up UrbanChain's US expansion

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Why I'm heading up UrbanChain's US expansion

Graeme Cooper discusses why he's leading UrbanChain's expansion into the US energy market.

07 Nov 2024

Meet UrbanChain COO and CRO Julian Denée

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Meet UrbanChain COO and CRO Julian Denée

Julian Denée's career spans three decades, starting at PWC and with spells at other major global companies including BP, Deloitte, Shell and SEFE Energy.

12 Sept 2024

Your journey as a Peer-to-Peer energy exchange customer

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Your journey as a Peer-to-Peer energy exchange customer

A step-by-step guide explaining what businesses can expect when they join UrbanChain's energy operating system.

03 Nov 2023

Third party intermediaries can be the market makers of tomorrow

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Third party intermediaries can be the market makers of tomorrow

UrbanChain argues that third-party intermediaries have a crucial role to play as market makers in the future of decentralised energy trading.

19 Sept 2023

Who can solve the UK metals industry energy dilemma? We can... and here's how

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Who can solve the UK metals industry energy dilemma? We can... and here's how

UrbanChain outlines how its energy operating system can address the UK metals industry's longstanding struggle with high energy costs.

12 Sept 2023

The solution to unsustainable school energy bills

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The solution to unsustainable school energy bills

Schools across the UK are facing crippling energy costs, but local renewable energy sourcing offers a practical and affordable way forward.

30 Mar 2023

Meet… Gemma Scott

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Meet… Gemma Scott

Get to know Gemma Scott, a valued member of the UrbanChain team, and learn what drives her passion for transforming the energy sector.

25 Mar 2023

Meet… Helena Mapals

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Meet… Helena Mapals

Helena Mapals shares her experience at UrbanChain and what excites her about the future of decentralised energy.

20 Mar 2023

Meet… Atiqa Aziz

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Meet… Atiqa Aziz

Atiqa Aziz discusses her role at UrbanChain and her enthusiasm for making renewable energy accessible to all.

19 Mar 2023

Meet… Basim Basheer Thayyil

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Meet… Basim Basheer Thayyil

Basim Basheer Thayyil talks about his role at UrbanChain and what inspires him to work at the intersection of technology and clean energy.

20 Dec 2022

Meet… Rebeka Fiona Lucas

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Meet… Rebeka Fiona Lucas

Rebeka Fiona Lucas shares her story of joining UrbanChain and her vision for a more equitable energy system.

14 Dec 2022

Meet… Steven Prusinski-Stills

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Meet… Steven Prusinski-Stills

Steven Prusinski-Stills discusses his work at UrbanChain and why he is committed to helping reshape the energy industry.

13 Dec 2022

Meet… Ayesha Naureen

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Meet… Ayesha Naureen

Ayesha Naureen reflects on her journey to UrbanChain and her dedication to advancing clean energy for communities across the UK.

12 Dec 2022

Make the UK the world's next Silicon Valley?

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Make the UK the world's next Silicon Valley?

The UK has the talent and innovation to rival Silicon Valley, but it needs the right policy environment and investment to get there.

02 Dec 2022

The path to affordable energy for all

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The path to affordable energy for all

Achieving affordable energy for every household requires a fundamental shift towards local, renewable sources and smarter market structures.

17 Nov 2022

Making renewable energy technology a national (and global) public good

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Making renewable energy technology a national (and global) public good

Renewable energy technology should be treated as a public good, ensuring its benefits reach communities both nationally and around the world.

11 Nov 2022

Spotlight: Peer-to-peer energy trading

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Spotlight: Peer-to-peer energy trading

An in-depth look at how UrbanChain's energy operating system is reshaping the way consumers and producers interact in the energy market.

10 Nov 2022

Close-up: Renewable energy infrastructure

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Close-up: Renewable energy infrastructure

Examining the critical role that renewable energy infrastructure plays in enabling a sustainable and resilient energy future.

24 Oct 2022

A Sneak Peek: Local Energy Markets

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A Sneak Peek: Local Energy Markets

A preview of how local energy markets are set to transform the way communities generate, share, and consume renewable power.

26 Sept 2022

The Future Of UK Energy Is Here

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The Future Of UK Energy Is Here

Exploring how new technologies and market models are already delivering the next generation of UK energy solutions.

15 Sept 2022

Cutting Corporate Energy Bills: With Clean, Green Tech

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Cutting Corporate Energy Bills: With Clean, Green Tech

How businesses can reduce their energy costs while meeting sustainability goals through clean technology solutions.

01 Sept 2022

Missing Opportunities To Lower Bills With Renewables No Longer An Option

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Missing Opportunities To Lower Bills With Renewables No Longer An Option

With energy prices soaring, organisations can no longer afford to overlook the cost-saving potential of renewable energy procurement.

20 Jul 2022

Now Is The Time To Fix PPA Market Shortfalls

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Now Is The Time To Fix PPA Market Shortfalls

Addressing the structural shortcomings of the traditional Power Purchase Agreement market and the urgent need for reform.

29 Apr 2022

The Safest Way To Boost Revenue And Accelerate Your ROI

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The Safest Way To Boost Revenue And Accelerate Your ROI

How renewable energy generators can maximise their returns through direct market access and UrbanChain's energy operating system.

20 Mar 2022