George Heynes

February 26, 2024

The sleeping renewable giant: How the Celtic Sea could propel the UK’s net zero goals

In this blog, Current± delves into how the Celtic Sea could help propel the UK's net zero ambitions through floating offshore wind and hydrogen.

Floating offshore wind farms are also being explored in Ireland. Image: EDF.

February 22, 2024

Floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea could be worth up to £1.4 billion

The Crown Estate has released research indicating that the floating offshore wind opportunity in the Celtic Sea could be worth up to £1.4 billion.

ev.energy raised $33 million last year to continue its V2G rollout across Europe and the US. Image: ev.energy.

February 22, 2024

EV charging platform ev.energy awarded £32 million to scale charging in California, US

Electric vehicle (EV) smart charging platform ev.energy has secured £32 million in funding to expand charging solutions in California, US.

An image of two buses in the dark with lights on

February 21, 2024

UK government unveils funding to deliver electric buses in the North East

The UK government has unveiled £19.5 million in funding to deliver zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure in North East England.

Nick Winser speaking at the Energy Storage Summit 2024. Image: George Heynes / Solar Media.

February 21, 2024

Up to £35 billion private investment needed per year in the energy system, says Nick Winser

In his opening keynote at the Energy Storage Summit 2024, Nick Winser referenced the need to scale private investment in infrastructure.

February 20, 2024

SSEN energises 275kV substation in Alyth

Energy supplier Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has energised a 275kV substation in Alyth.

February 19, 2024

SSEN secures £30 million in flexibility agreements

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has unveiled £30 million in deals to procure further flexibility services.

The new fuel poverty levels have been labelled "shameful" by E3G. Image: Pxhere.

February 16, 2024

Average fuel poverty gap increases by 66% between 2020 and 2023

The UK government's latest fuel poverty statistics indicate that the average fuel poverty gap has increased by 66% between 2020 and 2023.

SSE has a number of offshore wind farms including Beatrice (above) Image: SSE.

February 15, 2024

SSE hails improvement to long-term policy and regulatory environment for net zero

SSE has declared in its recent trading update that the quarter saw an improvement in the UK's long-term policy and regulatory environment.

February 15, 2024

British Gas profits rise by 943% YoY sparking public ownership row

British Gas has seen its profits rise to £751 million from £72 million for the financial year sparking calls for public ownership.

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