Page 14 – Current News

March 24, 2025

UK installs 25-millionth smart meter

Data from ElectraLink has revealed that the 25-millionth smart meter has been installed in Britain, with 194,000 installations last month.

March 24, 2025

InstaVolt opens ultra-rapid EV charging ‘superhub’ in Winchester

InstaVolt’s renewable-powered ultra-rapid EV charging superhub has officially opened, making 44 160kW ultra-rapid chargers available for public use.

March 24, 2025

Chargepoint operator char.gy expands EV charging network, builds no new hardware

The second stage of a phased rollout of char.gy EV chargers in Richmond has begun, with no new infrastructure to be built.

March 21, 2025

EirGrid secures planning permission for Kildare-Meath project

Irish grid operator EirGrid has been granted planning permission for a major transmission infrastructure upgrade.

March 21, 2025

Ripple Energy enters administration

Renewable energy cooperative Ripple Energy has filed notice to appoint administrators and alerted customers that it will cease to trade.

March 21, 2025

DESNZ releases feasibility study for future of Grangemouth

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released the results of a feasibility study exploring options for the industrial future of the Grangemouth oil refinery.

March 21, 2025

First Great British Energy project delivers rooftop solar PV

Great British Energy’s “first major project” could save schools and the NHS up to £400 million over about 30 years.

March 20, 2025

CCC releases Northern Irish carbon budget

The CCC released Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget, and recommends that Northern Ireland targets an emissions reduction of 77%

March 20, 2025

Ofgem fast-tracks £4 billion investment to speed electricity expansion

The UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has launched a new mechanism to help transmission owners (TOs) access infrastructure financing faster.

March 20, 2025

UK CMA clears Iberdrola’s acquisition of Electricity North West

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared Iberdrola’s acquisition of a major shareholding in electricity distribution network operator Electricity North West (ENW).