Solar Media Team

March 15, 2021

The solution to the problem of tight margins? Flexibility for all

March 15, 2021

Motor Fuel Group unveils £400m investment into ultra-rapid EV charging

The Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is to install c.3,000 150kW and 350kW electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its forecourts by the end of 2030 in a new commitment to electrification.

March 15, 2021

DCC proposes creation of ‘game changer’ free-to-access data exchanges

The Data Communications Company (DCC) is suggesting that the creation of free-to-access data exchanges could support the move to net zero.

March 12, 2021

Texas and the storm: Could an extreme weather event cause a similar blackout in the UK?

British Gas announces "cheapest" UK EV charging prices with Hive SmartCharge service. Image: Centrica.

March 12, 2021

Centrica unveils ‘virtual fuel card’ to tackle fleet electrification barriers

Centrica is launching a Fleet Charging Management System which acts as a virtual fuel card, allowing drivers to plug into any standard electric vehicle (EV) charger.

Octopus Energy secured Bulb's services in December 2022. Image: Bulb.

March 12, 2021

Bulb's losses narrow as its customer base continues to surge

Bulb’s revenues are up 85%, helping to reduce its operating losses to £59 million as its customer base surges.

The GRIDSERVE Electric Highway was launched last week

March 12, 2021

GRIDSERVE to spruce up Ecotricity's Electric Highway with new chargers as it takes 25% stake

GRIDSERVE has taken a 25% stake in Ecotricity's Electric Highway network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with plans to replace the current infrastructure.

March 12, 2021

Supplier start-up Rebel Energy hits crowdfunding target as it looks to summer launch

Rebel Energy has raised 157% of its crowdfunding target in just seven days, with more than £220,000 raised.

March 11, 2021

Battery capacity more than doubles in T-4 auction but gas still dominates

The T-4 Capacity Market auctioned closed yesterday in its twelfth round, with 40819.895MW awarded agreements.

ESO to free up 8GW of projects via TEC amnesty. Image: Pxhere (NC).

March 11, 2021

Ofgem to lower shareholder returns and direct investment to greening local networks

Ofgem is to significantly lower the proportion of money going to network company shareholders in the next price period as it looks to target more flexible local grids.