Ofgem has published an open letter providing an update on the processes it is undertaking to progress key initiatives from the November 2023 Connections Action Plan (CAP).
Via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the government has backed a project called Ceramics for BEVs (‘CeraBEV’) which will enable the use of lightweight materials across EV battery enclosures and cooling plates.
Energy market consultancy Cornwall Insight says the provisional results from the Irish Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) show “good progress” but the country’s 2030 electricity decarbonisation target will still be missed.
The Scottish government has announced that businesses will be able to bid for a share of up to £7 million funding to kick start green hydrogen projects across Scotland.
The UK government has announced its decision to class data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), the designation given to energy and water systems.
DESNZ has issued notice that the government has acquired National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO), which will be transferred to public ownership.
After oil and gas company Petroineos announced its decision to decommission its oil refinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, the UK and Scottish governments have pledged to work together to ensure an industrial future for the site.
National Grid is adding a fully electric 4x4 vehicle to its transport fleet, developed in collaboration with car manufacturer Skoda and vehicle conversion company Strongs.
