Shell enters UK battery storage fray with Anesco partnership
Shell New Energies has entered the UK’s utility-scale battery storage market, partnering with developer Anesco for a project in Norfolk.
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Volkswagen launches green energy supply division in bid to take e-mobility ‘mainstream’
Automotive giant Volkswagen has announced it is to launch a power supply division in a bid to take e-mobility into the “mainstream”.
Tempus launches fresh attack on government over Capacity Market handling
Tempus Energy has launched a fresh attack over the government’s handling of the Capacity Market (CM), accusing it of “pretending” that the European Court of Justice’s judgement on the matter is less serious than it is.
Government proposes new Smart Export Guarantee for suppliers and small-scale renewables
The government has unveiled proposals to introduce a new ‘Smart Export Guarantee’ (SEG) for small-scale renewables, legislating for large suppliers to essentially purchase green power exported to the grid.
National Grid unveils proposed terms, de-rating factors for renewables in the Capacity Market
National Grid has outlined how renewables could participate in the Capacity Market, unveiling technology-specific de-rating factors that range from 1-15%.
Vattenfall lands council EV charging infrastructure tender
Energy giant Vattenfall has landed a new contract to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK after landing a tender from Canterbury City Council.
SolarEdge makes major e-mobility play with SMRE acquisition
Solar inverter manufacturer SolarEdge has made a major play for the burgeoning e-mobility market, acquiring Italian integrated EV firm SMRE.
Green energy suppliers granted temporary price cap derogations
A trio of green energy firms have been granted temporary derogations from the energy price cap, allowing them to charge above the determined limit on standard variable tariffs (SVTs).
Current± predicts: The energy transition in 2019, part five
In the fifth of a series of prediction pieces running on Current± in preparation of the year ahead, Energy UK chief Lawrence Slade predicts what the energy market has in store in 2019.