Current± summarises the most read stories from across the site this week.
Octopus Energy launches UK’s ‘first’ mass-market V2G tariff
By Ottilie Von Henning, reporter at Solar Media
Energy supplier Octopus Energy launched the “first” mass-market vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff in the UK, guaranteeing free charging for its electric vehicle (EV) customers.
The sleeping renewable giant: How the Celtic Sea could propel the UK’s net zero goals
By George Heynes, section editor at Solar Media
In this blog, Heynes looks into the potential of the Celtic Sea and how the development of floating offshore wind could propel the GB energy market into a golden age.
New analysis warns of energy ‘crunch point’ for UK in 2028
By Lena Dias Martins, senior reporter at Solar Media
A new report commissioned by Drax discovered an energy ‘crunch point’ in 2028 where demand will exceed secure dispatchable baseload capacity by 7.5GW at peak times.
T-4 2027/28 Capacity Market Auction concludes at ‘all-time high’ clearing price of £65/kW/year
By Lena Dias Martins, senior reporter at Solar Media
The T-4 Capacity Market Auction (CMA) for delivery year 2027/28 cleared on 27 February after two rounds at an “all-time high” clearing price of £65/kW/year.
Ofgem ‘disappointed’ but approves grid connection process delay
By Lena Dias Martins, senior reporter at Solar Media
Ofgem approved a three-month extension to National Grid’s Two Step grid connection process but has expressed its disapproval at the delay.
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