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January 5, 2024

Energy supplier fines and reparation payments increase by over £50 million YoY in 2023

Energy supplier fines and reparation payments collected by Ofgem increased by £50.5 million in 2023 compared to the previous year.

This follows the firm releasing data on GSPs last year. Image: UK Power Networks.

January 5, 2024

UKPN releases data on energy curtailment on its network

UK Power Networks’ DSO has opened up new data showcasing when and why distributed energy resources are curtailed on its network.

January 5, 2024

BEVs account for one in six new cars registered in 2023, says SMMT

Newly released data by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake reached a record volume in 2023.

January 4, 2024

National Grid Electricity Distribution signs flexibility agreement with Piclo

National Grid Electricity Distribution has partnered with Piclo to simplify access for flexibility service providers into local distribution flexibility markets.

The delay to the ZEV mandate caused controversy amongst the automotive industry. Image: Pixabay.

January 4, 2024

UK government passes ZEV mandate into law

As of 3 January 2024, the UK government’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate was passed into law.

January 4, 2024

Fossil-fuel generated electricity in the UK falls to lowest level in 66 years

Electricity generated by fossil fuels in the UK fell by 22% year-on-year in 2023 to the lowest level since 1957, according to Carbon Brief.

Ask the Experts: EO Charging on the evolution of the UK EV charging network

It has previously been reported that the South of England could see increased strain due to interconnector issues. Image: Pxhere NC.

January 3, 2024

IFA Interconnector fault causes 49.2Hz frequency event

On 22 December, a fault on the IFA Interconnector between France and the UK caused a 49.2Hz frequency event leading to a loss of 2GW on the UK grid.

January 3, 2024

Motorway high-power EV chargepoint target missed by over 60%

The government’s target of at least six high-powered chargepoints installed at every motorway service area in England by the close of 2023 has been missed by over 60%.