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ev.energy raised $33 million last year to continue its V2G rollout across Europe and the US. Image: ev.energy.

February 22, 2024

EV charging platform ev.energy awarded £32 million to scale charging in California, US

Electric vehicle (EV) smart charging platform ev.energy has secured £32 million in funding to expand charging solutions in California, US.

An image of two buses in the dark with lights on

February 21, 2024

UK government unveils funding to deliver electric buses in the North East

The UK government has unveiled £19.5 million in funding to deliver zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure in North East England.

February 21, 2024

43% of UK EV drivers believe public chargers are ‘unreliable’, says Manta Ray EV

EV charging solutions company Manta Ray EV has released results from its 2024 EV Driver Study, including surveyed answers.

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February 21, 2024

ESO announces organisational design shift ahead of NESO

National Grid ESO has reached a “critical milestone” in its transition to the UK’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) in summer 2024.

Nick Winser speaking at the Energy Storage Summit 2024. Image: George Heynes / Solar Media.

February 21, 2024

Up to £35 billion private investment needed per year in the energy system, says Nick Winser

In his opening keynote at the Energy Storage Summit 2024, Nick Winser referenced the need to scale private investment in infrastructure.

February 21, 2024

T-1 2024/25 Capacity Market Auction clears at £35/kW/year, 40% lower than previous round

The T-1 Capacity Market Auction for delivery year 2024/25 concluded yesterday (20 February) clearing at £35.79/kW/year - 40% less than the £60/kW/year cleared in the 2023/24 auction.

February 20, 2024

Evata launches EV fleet sharing platform for cheaper charging

Scottish start-up Evata has launched its fleet infrastructure sharing platforms to help improve charging availability for electric vehicle (EV) fleets.

February 20, 2024

ECIU: UK’s gas dependency cost £75 billion during the energy crisis

The UK spent an extra £75 billion on wholesale gas over the past two and a half years, new analysis from the ECIU has revealed.

February 20, 2024

RWE, Smart Wires sign MoU to support offshore wind connections

RWE Offshore Wind and grid-enhancing technologies and services provider Smart Wires have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to aid offshore wind connectivity.

The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Easee.

February 20, 2024

Jumptech submits first EV grid application via ENA API

Jumptech has enabled its first "streamlined" Distribution Network Operator (DNO) application to connect electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to SP Energy Networks.