Page 127 – Current News

April 8, 2024

Field: Battery energy storage could slash curtailment costs by 80% annually

Field has signalled that wind curtailment costs could be slashed by up to 80% annually if sufficient battery energy storage is developed.

The changes will apply from 1 July. Image: Ofgem.

April 8, 2024

Ofgem reveals new changes to the non-domestic energy sector

Energy regulator Ofgem has revealed new changes to the non-domestic energy sector that will grant fairer treatment to various organisations.

April 5, 2024

Current±’s most read stories of the week: Octopus on its V2G tariff and National Grid DSO’s expansion plan

Octopus on its V2G tariff and National Grid DSO’s expansion plan feature as Current±’s most read stories of the week.

The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.

April 5, 2024

The Pensions Regulator outlines net zero plan

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has released a new report outlining how it will achieve its 2030 net zero goals and reduce its operational emissions.

April 5, 2024

UKPN launches tool to help map wind and solar projects

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has introduced a new tool to guide local authorities in finding future sites for community-owned wind and solar farms.

The hydrogen will be used to decarbonise the transportation sector. Image: Renewable Connections.

April 5, 2024

Hydrogen electrolyser facility granted consent in Bradford

A state-of-the-art hydrogen production facility being developed by Renewable Connections has received consent from Bradford Council.

April 5, 2024

March sees highest monthly BEV sales figures since 2019, says SMMT

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that March 2024 saw the most new battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations for the month since 2019.

April 5, 2024

Octopus unveils ‘UK-first’ heat pump and solar referral scheme

Octopus Energy has announced the launch of its low-carbon domestic technology referral scheme, offering £100 worth of incentives for heat pump and solar installations.

April 4, 2024

IWA calls for Welsh government to provide better support for the energy transition

The Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA) has published a new analysis which lays out four key areas of improvement for the Welsh government’s green strategy.