UKPN to launch trial into scalability of EV smart charging
UK Power Networks (UKPN) is to trial smart charging across 300 electric car chargepoints using OVO Group’s smart energy platform, Kaluza.
EVIEs Awards spotlight: Electric vehicle start-up of the year
Nominations for the inaugural Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs) are now open, and throughout the summer Current± will be profiling each of this year’s categories.
Stephen Cirell and Geraint Lewis examine the need for an overhaul of motoring taxation as EV uptake skyrockets, and some of the potential solutions the government may well consider.
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FES 19: More generation, flexibility and storage to drive decarbonisation
National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2019 – released last week – outlined four potential scenarios for the next 30 years of the energy system. And for the first time, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) used sensitivity modelling to create a net zero scenario.
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Shell sets blockchain in its sights with LO3 investment
Shell is continuing its investment drive, this time backing US blockchain firm LO3 Energy.
Mark Hollands, energy strategy director at BSR Energy, takes a look at Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin certificates and outlines how a fresh approach is needed to achieve a 2050 net zero target and stimulate the growth of large-scale renewables.
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BP Chargemaster to install 200 rapid chargers at UK pubs
BP Chargemaster is to roll out up to 200 rapid chargers at pubs and restaurants run by Mitchells & Butlers across the UK.
'The starting gun for the government’: Industry responds to the CCC’s Progress Report
The CCC's 2019 Progress Report comes on the back of its net zero recommendations. Outlining policy suggestions for reaching net zero, the Progress Report also hit out at the government for a 'shortfall' in policy. Here the industry responds to the report's recommendations.
Engenie maps out plans to double UK rapid chargers by 2024
Engenie is set to double the number of rapid chargers in the UK, installing over 2,000 by 2024.