AtkinsRealis forecasts negative consequences if UK government does not accelerate energy build rate. Image: Flickr Sheila Sund.
January 15, 2024

UK government outlines key changes for CfD scheme

The UK government is seeking to make amendments to the contracts for difference (CfD) scheme in time for allocation round seven (AR7).
Veolia plans to utilise its waste collection vehicles for V2G charging. Image: E.On.
January 15, 2024

Veolia completes V2G trial using UK waste collection trucks

The UK's “largest” waste collection fleet operator, Veolia, has announced the completion of its “world-first” vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial.
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January 15, 2024

Chris Stark steps down as chief executive of the CCC to join Carbon Trust

Chris Stark has announced he will step down from his position as chief executive of the Climate Change Committee to join the Carbon Trust later this year.
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January 15, 2024

Octopus invests £200 million to help Deep Green supply free heat from data centres   

Octopus' investment will help “rapidly scale” Deep Green’s heat-recapture cloud technology across the UK.
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January 15, 2024

Ofgem confirms £1.7 million penalty on energy supplier over ‘serious overcharging’

Energy regulator Ofgem confirmed on Wednesday (10 January) its decision to impose a financial penalty on Hudson Energy Supply UK (HES).
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January 12, 2024

UKPN and EPEX SPOT partner on flexibility marketplace

UK Power Networks (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) has announced a joint venture with power marketer EPEX SPOT, to host its flexibility market.
Of the renewable energy sources added, solar PV accounted for three-quarters of additions worldwide. Image: Bank Renewables.
January 12, 2024

IEA: Global renewable capacity grows over 50% YoY in 2023

The IEA has released a new report revealing that 50% more renewable capacity was added globally in 2023 than in 2022.
Power prices predicted to drop by 18% in new Cornwall Insight research. Image: EDF.
January 12, 2024

Irish power prices to drop by over 18%, says Cornwall Insight

Cornwall Insight has updated its 2024 power market forecast to include an 18% drop in prices due to high gas storage levels in the EU.
The installations figures are marginally lower than 2021's 2.42 million. Image: Chameleon Technology.
January 12, 2024

ElectraLink: Smart meter installations grow YoY to 2.4 million

ElectraLink has unveiled its latest smart meter installation statistics signalling small growth year-on-year (YoY) to 2.4 million.
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January 12, 2024

Sainsbury’s launches ultra-rapid EV charging business

Sainsbury's plans to install over 750 150kW charging bays, which would make the firm one of the UK’s top five ultra-rapid charging providers.

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