Editor, Our Power; Systems Analyst
Eugene Serbin
Eugene Serbin edits Our Power. He decides what we cover, briefs each article, and checks every figure, date and project status against primary sources before anything is published: government statistics such as the Digest of UK Energy Statistics, data from the National Energy System Operator, Ofgem decisions, and reports from the IEA and IRENA.
His background is in analysing data and systems rather than in the energy industry. He graduated with honours from Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics in 2005, specialising in intelligent decision-making systems, and holds a second degree from the same university in economic cybernetics. He works as a systems analyst and AI engineer at Semalt.
That background shapes how Our Power works: numbers come from the organisations that measure them, disagreements between sources are shown rather than hidden, and anything that cannot be verified is left out.
Background
- Education: Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics (intelligent decision-making systems, 2005; economic cybernetics)
- Works as a systems analyst and AI engineer at Semalt
- Areas: Energy statistics, Data analysis, Intelligent decision-making systems, Economic cybernetics, Fact-checking
Edited and fact-checked by Eugene
46 pages
Hydropower: how it works and its role in the UK
Biomass energy: how it works, where it is used and the debate
Geothermal energy: heat from the Earth, explained
Wind energy: how wind turbines power Britain
Solar energy: how solar power works and what it means for the UK
Pumped storage hydropower: the UK’s biggest battery
Choosing a location for wind turbines: how wind farm sites are selected
Small modular reactors (SMRs) in the energy transition
Magnetic levitation trains: how maglev works and how much energy it uses
Solar-powered desalination backpacks: what exists and what is still a concept
Energy-generating playgrounds: turning fun into power
Kite power and airborne wind energy: how it works and who is still flying
Solar-powered ice makers: how off-grid ice and cold chains work
Piezoelectric dance floors: can dancing power a club?
Gravity energy storage: lifting weights to store power
Solar roadways: what happened to the idea of roads that make electricity
Waste heat recovery in industry: how lost heat becomes useful energy
Canal-based hydropower systems
Zero-energy buildings: what net zero homes and offices really mean
Thorium nuclear energy: uses, reactors and why it is not mainstream yet
Albedo: what it means and how it cools (and warms) the planet
Renewable energy in disaster relief: solar, batteries and microgrids in emergencies
Renewable energy art: installations that make (or show off) clean power
Solar-powered drones and drones in renewable energy: from stratospheric flights to solar farm inspections
Energy-positive buildings: homes and offices that make more power than they use
Next-generation wind turbines: bigger rotors, recyclable blades and new designs
Smart grids and microgrids: how a flexible electricity system works
Solar power for agriculture: farm solar, agrivoltaics and solar pumps
Wave and tidal energy: how marine power works and where the UK stands
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs): turning waste heat into electricity
Solar power for healthcare: vaccine fridges, clinics and medical devices
Green energy jobs in the UK: where the work is and how to get into it
Which appliances use the most electricity? UK running costs explained
How to save energy at home: practical tips for UK households
Green hydrogen: how it is made and what the UK plans to use it for
Solar panel grants and incentives in the UK
Solar energy vs fossil fuels: cost, emissions and reliability compared
Solar panels for your home in the UK: costs, savings and how they work
Renewable energy at home: what works in a UK house
The pros and cons of nuclear energy
Electric vehicles in the UK: where the switch stands in 2026
The history of geothermal energy: from Roman baths to deep power plants
The evolution of biomass energy: from ancient fire to modern power stations
Why switch to renewable energy? The benefits and the trade-offs
Energy bills this winter: a 4% cap rise, VAT off electricity, and a forecast 16% jump in January
