Page 11 – Current News

April 16, 2025

Ofgem’s market report shows sharp rise in smart time-of-use tariffs

The latest state of the market report from the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has revealed a sharp rise in smart time of use tariffs over the past year.

April 16, 2025

NESO: GB ‘well-equipped’ for record low power demand this summer

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has revealed it is preparing for the lowest-ever national electricity demand in summer 2025.

April 15, 2025

WMCA Mayor backs green parcel delivery trials

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Mayor Richard Parker has backed a trial of electric parcel delivery vehicles at the University of Warwick.

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April 15, 2025

Ofgem approves grid connection reforms to ‘axe zombie projects’

Energy regulator Ofgem has officially approved grid connections reform that will remove ‘zombie’ projects from the queue and connect renewable energy projects that are most needed.

April 15, 2025

National Grid selects Siemens Energy as preferred bidder for Sea Link converter stations

National Grid has selected Siemens Energy as preferred bidder for a major portion of the Sea Link transmission project.

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April 15, 2025

Be.EV invests £4 million into Failsworth regeneration project

EV charging network Be.EV is investing £4 million to regenerate a neglected area into a new EV charging hub.

April 15, 2025

Revised ZEV mandate still ‘encouraging’, government infrastructure plans could be ‘saving grace’ for charging industry

The UK’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, calling for the end of all sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030, is the most ambitious in the world.

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April 14, 2025

WIND ROUND-UP: RWE deploys bubble curtain, RES Welsh farm to add £26 million to UK economy

Two wind stories from the UK this week, including RWE's use of a bubble curtain and progress for an RES wind farm in Wales.

April 14, 2025

Record numbers of cars on UK roads as EVs account for one in 20

A 34.6% increase in the number of plug-in vehicles over the course of 2024 mean that EVs now account for one in 20 of all vehicles on Britain’s roads.

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April 14, 2025

Believ to deliver 6,000 EV chargers in Suffolk

Chargepoint operator (CPO) Believ has announced that it will deliver 6,000 new public EV chargers across Suffolk in partnership with Suffolk County Council.