George Heynes

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February 14, 2024

Ofgem opens consultation on Electricity Generation Licence

Ofgem has launched a consultation on whether changes should be made to the electricity generation licence to ensure it is fit for purpose for assets classed as generation but provide network services.
Cruachan Dam, Scotland, an existing 440MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) facility, one of only four in the UK. PHES is the most commercially mature LDES technology, with a duration typically between 4 and 20 hours. Image: Drax Power.
February 14, 2024

LDES consultation a ‘defining policy’ for GB power sector

The ongoing LDES consultation has been dubbed a “defining policy” for the GB power sector to achieve its 2035 decarbonisation goal.
Round 5 is expected to be the first phase of development in the Celtic Sea. Image: Erich Westendarp (Pixabay).
February 13, 2024

Crown Estate concludes HRAs ahead of Celtic Sea offshore wind auction: ‘no adverse effects’

The Crown Estate has concluded its Celtic Sea Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) ahead of the offshore wind round five leasing process.
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February 13, 2024

Market-wide half-hourly settlement: Why energy suppliers can’t afford to stand still

In this guest blog, Tristan Fowler, head of product at ENSEK, explores the roll out of the Market-wide Half-Hourly settlement (MHHS) reform.
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February 12, 2024

Renewable technologies supported in £1.2 billion West Midlands Combined Authority Budget

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to invest around £707 million in various initiatives supporting the transition to net zero.
An image of Lightsource BP's Streetfield solar project. Image: Lightsource BP.
February 12, 2024

BP profits reduce as renewable pipeline grows to 58.3GW

Oil and gas giant BP has recorded a profit of $13.8 billion (£11 billion) across 2023 as its renewable pipeline reaches 58.3GW.
High fusion power was consistently produced for five seconds, resulting in a record of 69 megajoules using 0.2 milligrams of fuel. Image: UK Atomic Energy Authority.
February 9, 2024

JET experimentations yield world-record energy output for nuclear fusion

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has confirmed that the JET experiments have yielded a world record in energy output for fusion.
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February 9, 2024

‘Serious concerns’ raised by Industry and Regulators Committee over accountability

The Industry and Regulators Committee has taken aim at UK regulators, stating that they have “serious concerns” over accountability.
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February 8, 2024

RheEnergise: Investing in energy storage

Stephen Crosher, CEO of RheEnergise, discusses the future of energy and the growing importance of energy storage as part of the energy mix.
EV prices continue to be a major barrier. Image: Environment and Climate Change Committee
February 6, 2024

Government urged to update EV strategy by Environment and Climate Change Committee

A report released by the Environment and Climate Change Committee calls on the government to update its EV strategy.

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