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Octopus Energy now operates across four continents. Image: Octopus Energy.
November 25, 2021

Octopus Energy expands into Italy with acquisition of SATO Luce e Gas

​UK energy provider Octopus Energy has entered the Italian energy market with the acquisition of energy retailer SATO Luce e Gas.
The Wicken battery is located near Milton Keynes. Image: Thrive Renewables.
November 25, 2021

Thrive Renewables’ maiden 5MW/7.45MWh battery starts operating

​Thrive Renewables’ first battery storage project is now fully operational, and providing flexibility to the grid.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
November 25, 2021

820MW drop off Ireland’s grid in ‘exceptional’ event

​On Monday evening, two power plants in Ireland tripped within five seconds of each other causing 820MW to fall off this system.
Image: Zap-Map.
November 24, 2021

Allstar Business Solutions partners Zap-Map

​Electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Zap-Map has announced a new partnership with fuel and EV charging company Allstar Business Solutions Limited to provide a payment solution for fleets.
Image: WPD.
November 24, 2021

WPD trial aims to prevent power cuts using ‘listening’ devices

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) is undertaking a new project designed to ‘listen’ for faults on the electricity network before they happen.
The GRIDSERVE Electric Highway was launched last week
November 24, 2021

National Highways to invest £11m in energy storage for rapid motorway EV charging

Around 20 energy storage systems (ESSs) are to be deployed at service stations where the grid supply isn’t enough for rapid charging infrastructure, the government has said.
Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.
November 23, 2021

British Gas to take on 35,500 customers from shuttered Neon Reef and Social Energy Supply

​Ofgem has appointed British Gas as the supplier of last resort (SoLR) for Neon Reef Limited and Social Energy Supply Ltd, taking on approximately 35,500 domestic customers.
Image: InstaVolt.
November 23, 2021

InstaVolt to rollout rapid EV charging on low-grade agricultural land in NFU deal

​InstaVolt is to rollout rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging for landowners and members of the farming community, having been selected as NFU Energy’s new rapid charging provider.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
November 22, 2021

Ofgem opens consultation into price cap as high power prices continue to squeeze suppliers

​Ofgem is to consult on the energy price cap, as suppliers continue to falter amidst record high power prices.
Green hydrogen: silver bullet or cog in the machine? Image: Scottish Power.
November 22, 2021

UK government announces £9.4m in funding for Whitelee green hydrogen project

​The UK government has announced £9.4 million in funding for the Whitelee green hydrogen project.

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