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February 8, 2024

Connect but don’t supply: Solar Energy UK denounces grid delay ‘farce’

Grid delays are "descending into a farce" according to Solar Energy UK, as projects with accelerated connections remain unable to supply electricity for years.

EDF Renewables UK sells three onshore wind farms located in Scotland. Image: EDF Renewables UK

February 7, 2024

EDF sells three Scottish onshore wind farms

Energy industry giant EDF Renewables UK has sold three onshore wind farms in Scotland to Vantage RE.

The information has been released in the organisation's Beyond 2030 report. Image: NGESO

February 7, 2024

ESO to allow up to 300MW into its Balancing Mechanism

National Grid ESO has announced it will soon make changes to allow for 300MW of flexible assets to be introduced to the Balancing Mechanism (BM).

Supergrid transformer is transported on a truck in UK

February 7, 2024

National Grid delivers two supergrid transformers for 400kV Biggleswade substation

National Grid and UK Power Networks collaborate for two 178-tonne supergrid transformers at the 407kV Biggleswade substation in Bedfordshire.

February 7, 2024

UK becomes first major economy to halve carbon emissions

The UK government has announced that the country has cut its emissions by 50% between 1990 and 2022, confirmed by official statistics.

February 7, 2024

NHS Scotland welcomes first solar EV charging hub

Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has installed NHS Scotland's first solar electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.

February 6, 2024

Clean Heat Market Mechanism could be scrapped due to boiler tax ‘scam’

Energy Secretary Clare Coutinho could scrap the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) due to fears of a phantom 'boiler tax.'

February 6, 2024

Government urged to update EV strategy by Environment and Climate Change Committee

A report released by the Environment and Climate Change Committee calls on the government to update its EV strategy.

February 6, 2024

Kraft Heinz, Carlton Power partner on 20MW green hydrogen plant

Kraft Heinz Company has signed an agreement with energy infrastructure developer Carlton Power to explore developing a green hydrogen plant in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

February 6, 2024

Wind and gas vie for electricity mix majority as imports spike throughout January

Wind and gas continued their campaigns for the majority of Britain's electricity mix producing 33.3% and 35.7% respectively in January 2024, as imports spike.