George Heynes

July 20, 2023

Ofgem approves £95.3 million in SIF funding for ten projects

Energy regulator Ofgem has approved up to £95.3 million in funding that will go to ten projects focusing on clean heat, zero emission transport, data and digitalisation and whole system integration.

UK predicted to see 13% increase in EV adoption in 2023. Image: Unsplash.

July 20, 2023

RECHARGE UK report highlights initiatives needed to scale EV charging

Electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK has released a new report detailing several steps that should be carried out to ensure the UK is ready for the surge in adoption.

The report argues that strong government intervention is essential to upscale heat pump deployment. Image: Parliament UK.

July 20, 2023

France installs ten times more heat pumps in 2022 than UK

The UK is “drastically falling behind in heat pump deployment” in comparison to other European countries, a new report argues.

45.5% of NI electricity consumption came from renewables. Image: Expect Best (Pexels)

July 19, 2023

Ofgem shortlists four operators for its ‘largest offshore transmission tender ever’

Energy regulator Ofgem has shortlisted four potential operators for its next Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) bidding round for projects worth around £2 billion.

‘Urgent reform of skills system required for net zero’, says new report. Image: Centrica.

July 19, 2023

‘Urgent reform of skills system required for net zero’, warns new report

“Urgent reforms of the skills system are needed to hit net zero”, a report released by the Future Energy Skills Programme has warned.

GBN launches to bolster UK nuclear prospects. Image: Lukáš Lehotský (Unplash).

July 18, 2023

Great British Nuclear launches alongside SMR competition

As Great British Nuclear launches today (18 July), the UK Government has unveiled a competition to support the development of SMRs.

July 13, 2023

Fast and Rapid EV charging costs fall by 19% in one month, says AA

Automobile company AA has stated that both peak fast and rapid EV charging costs have fallen by 19% in the last month.

July 13, 2023

EVIEs Awards spotlight: EV Start-Up of the Year

As we look forward to this year’s Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs) in November, there’s still time to submit applications for categories such as EV Start-Up of the Year.