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Industry reacts to Ofgem extending the ban on acquisition-tariffs

The energy sector has responded to regulator Ofgem’s announcement that the ban on acquisition-tariffs will be extended for 12 months.
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February 27, 2024

Octopus partners with AeroVolt to support charging network for planes

Energy supplier Octopus Energy has partnered with aircraft charging network AeroVolt to simplify the charging experience for pilots.
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February 27, 2024

NIC calls for further net zero support from UK government

Ahead of the Spring Budget 2024, the National Infrastructure Committee (NIC) has called for “increased levels of investment” from UK government officials.
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February 27, 2024

New analysis warns of energy ‘crunch point’ for UK in 2028

A new report commissioned by Drax has discovered an energy 'crunch point' in 2028 where demand will exceed baseload capacity by 7.5GW at peak times.
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February 27, 2024

UK’s net zero economy grows by 9% in 2023

According to a new report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), the UK’s net zero economy has grown by 9% throughout 2023.
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February 26, 2024

Xlinks welcomes new CEO as Morocco-UK power project steps closer to completion

Xlinks has appointed former Shell executive James Humfrey as its new CEO, as the Morocco-UK Power Project moves closer to fruition.
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February 26, 2024

UK government adds £1 million project to V2X technology programme

The UK government has added an electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) project to its funding scheme focused on supporting vehicle-to-everything (V2X) projects.
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February 26, 2024

Scotland urges UK to ‘rise’ to net zero challenge ahead of Spring Budget

An open letter from Scotland's deputy first minister, Shona Robinson, has urged the UK government to address net zero and fuel poverty challenges in the 2024 Spring Budget.
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February 26, 2024

SEUK secures £350 million for Scottish offshore wind project

Sumitomo Electric UK Power Cables (SEUK) has secured a funding package for an estimated £350 million inward investment project in Scotland.
Round 5 is expected to be the first phase of development in the Celtic Sea. Image: Erich Westendarp (Pixabay).
February 26, 2024

The sleeping renewable giant: How the Celtic Sea could propel the UK’s net zero goals

In this blog, Current± delves into how the Celtic Sea could help propel the UK's net zero ambitions through floating offshore wind and hydrogen.

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