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February 22, 2024

UK government releases strategy statement for energy policy

The UK government has released a strategic policy statement setting out its priorities for energy transition policy in the UK.

February 22, 2024

UK withdraws from fossil fuel-serving Energy Charter Treaty

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed the UK's withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

February 22, 2024

UK government must provide clearer energy transition policy, says DNV

Global assurance and risk management provider DNV has released a report suggesting that the UK government should prioritise long-term policy clarity and consistency for the energy transition.

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.

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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.