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February 5, 2025

Amazon to procure clean energy from ERG Group Irish wind farm

Italian developer ERG Group has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon for energy generated at a Northern Irish wind farm.

February 4, 2025

Government to set direction for UK land use, energy and farming to ‘coexist’

The government will consult on a framework for how the UK's land is used, ensuring “high quality farmland” is not lost to renewable energy projects.

February 4, 2025

Greenvolt Group launches UK distributed energy offering

Greenvolt Group, part of investment fund KKR’s portfolio, will expand its operations into the UK with the launch of Greenvolt Next UK.

February 3, 2025

GB-France interconnector trip sees batteries step in

On 30 January, the IFA2 interconnector between Great Britain and France tripped, causing frequency to drop as low as 49.62Hz.

February 3, 2025

Believ installs UK’s northern-most ultra-rapid EV chargepoint

EV chargepoint operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with a hotel in Scotland to fund charger installations in the Scottish Highlands.

February 3, 2025

Good Energy Group invests further £1.85 million in Zapmap

Good Energy Group has invested a further £1.85 million into EV chargepoint mapping service Zapmap through an extension of its existing secured convertible loan note.

January 31, 2025

Net zero at risk if energy bills rise, says Octopus

A survey commissioned by Octopus Energy has revealed that cost of living trumps environmental concerns for the majority of UK households.

January 31, 2025

UK submits Nationally Determined Contribution committing to 81% emissions reduction

The UK’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has been confirmed, committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035.

Scott Gilbert, Loch na Cathrach project director, and UHI's Shona Clyne

January 31, 2025

Report shows Highlands pumped hydro project offers major employment opportunity

A report shows that Statkraft’s Loch na Cathrach pumped storage hydro (PSH) scheme could provide hundreds of local jobs for years to come.

January 31, 2025

Energy UK: supporting business to cut carbon ‘will pay off’

A new review from trade group Energy UK has revealed businesses need more support to switch to clean energy and take advantage of the business benefits this can bring.