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.
Net zero requires ‘immediate’ action as EVs key to managing demand
Net zero will require ‘immediate’ action across all policy areas and technologies, according to National Grid ESO’s latest forecasts.
Renewables facing aggregate or co-locate dilemma, says Solarcentury chief
Renewables developers must be co-locating with other technologies or turning to aggregators to offset the serious disruption caused by market price volatility.
EVIEs Awards spotlight: Public sector infrastructure project 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.
AI scheme will mine clean power data to slash hydrogen production costs
Open Energi has partnered ITM Power to use AI for the optimisation of hydrogen production through use of clean electricity.
‘Time to act’: Government slammed by CCC over ‘shortfall’ in net zero policy action
Current policy is insufficient for previous emissions targets and must be ramped up if net zero is to be reached, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has said.