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February 12, 2024

Wales achieves record number of heat pump installations in 2023

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed that Welsh homes and businesses installed a record number of heat pumps across 2023 as well as solar panels.

Wind generated a record 28.7% of the UK’s electricity needs in 2023. Image: NTR.

February 9, 2024

21MW Murley Wind Farm enters into CPPA with Almac Group

Almac Group has entered into a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with NTR for energy supplied by the 21.6MW Murley Wind Farm.

High fusion power was consistently produced for five seconds, resulting in a record of 69 megajoules using 0.2 milligrams of fuel. Image: UK Atomic Energy Authority.

February 9, 2024

JET experimentations yield world-record energy output for nuclear fusion

UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has confirmed that the JET experiments have yielded a world record in energy output for fusion.

Octopus Energy and National Grid partner to speed up domestic renewable technology installations. Image: Viridian Solar

February 9, 2024

Octopus Energy, National Grid partner to accelerate domestic renewable installations

Octopus Energy and National Grid have partnered to speed up the installation of heat pumps, electric vehicle (EV) chargers and solar panels.

February 9, 2024

Industry reacts to Labour’s ‘massively constrained’ green commitment

Current± explores the reaction of energy industry members to Labour's recent confirmed green investment cuts.

February 9, 2024

‘Serious concerns’ raised by Industry and Regulators Committee over accountability

The Industry and Regulators Committee has taken aim at UK regulators, stating that they have “serious concerns” over accountability.

RheEnergise: Investing in energy storage

Stephen Crosher, CEO of RheEnergise, discusses the future of energy and the growing importance of energy storage as part of the energy mix.

February 8, 2024

Freeport East MoU to support UK supply and export of green hydrogen

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Freeport East and green hydrogen storage firm Rux Energy is set to support UK supply and export of green hydrogen.

Northern Powergrid has begun an energy efficiency trial using smart meter data across Boston Spa and Wetherby. Image: Northern Powergrid

February 8, 2024

Northern Powergrid begins energy efficiency trial

Northern Powergrid has begun an energy efficiency trial using smart meter data across Boston Spa and Wetherby.

February 8, 2024

Wales reaches record of number of renewable installations in 2023

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has confirmed Wales installed a record number of residential and commercial solar panels and heat pumps through 2023.