George Heynes

In 2022, the volume of wasted wind generation was sufficient to produce over 118,000 tonnes of green hydrogen. Image: Carlton Power.

January 17, 2024

Curtailed wind generation could decarbonise entire UK steel manufacturing via green hydrogen

A new paper released by think tank Policy Exchange has outlined that curtailed wind generation could be used for green hydrogen production.

Centrica has also been exploring battery energy storage as part of its business plans. Image: Centrica Business Solutions.

January 17, 2024

Centrica, The Pirbright Institute partner to reduce energy usage

Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with The Pirbright Institute to deliver on-site technology that will help reduce its net energy use by more than 10% by 2026.

Two men on a grassy field on a hill with a transmission cable running overhead

January 16, 2024

ScottishPower unveils ‘biggest issued contract opportunity ever’ for its electricity network

ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4 billion worth of contract opportunities as part of the next phase in its electricity network investment.

Trojan Energy's EV charging technology. Image: Trojan Energy.

January 16, 2024

Trojan secures £26 million to deploy ‘thousands of EV chargers’

On-street EV charging firm Trojan Energy has secured £26 million which will enable the it to “deploy thousands of chargers across the UK”.

AtkinsRealis forecasts negative consequences if UK government does not accelerate energy build rate. Image: Flickr Sheila Sund.

January 15, 2024

UK government outlines key changes for CfD scheme

The UK government is seeking to make amendments to the contracts for difference (CfD) scheme in time for allocation round seven (AR7).

Hudson Energy Supply UK was rebranded as Shell Energy in 2020. Image: Shell Energy.

January 15, 2024

Ofgem confirms £1.7 million penalty on energy supplier over ‘serious overcharging’

Energy regulator Ofgem confirmed on Wednesday (10 January) its decision to impose a financial penalty on Hudson Energy Supply UK (HES).

January 12, 2024

IEA: Global renewable capacity grows over 50% YoY in 2023

The IEA has released a new report revealing that 50% more renewable capacity was added globally in 2023 than in 2022.

The installations figures are marginally lower than 2021's 2.42 million. Image: Chameleon Technology.

January 12, 2024

ElectraLink: Smart meter installations grow YoY to 2.4 million

ElectraLink has unveiled its latest smart meter installation statistics signalling small growth year-on-year (YoY) to 2.4 million.

January 11, 2024

ESO signs MoU to explore digital twins with government

National Grid ESO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK government to support the creation of digital twins.

January 11, 2024

Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?

In this blog, Current± takes a deep dive into wind curtailment and how this could present an opportunity for battery energy storage.

Stay Current!

Subscribe to email newsletter!