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GridBeyond and Monta partner to stabilise GB grid via EV chargers. Image: GridBeyond.

January 9, 2024

GridBeyond, Monta partner to stabilise UK grid via EV chargers

Energy optimiser GridBeyond and electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Monta have collaborated on technology which uses EV chargers to maintain grid stability.

January 9, 2024

Naked Energy to decarbonise heat for entire hotel with solar installation

A new partnership will see Naked Energy install solar technology on the rooftop of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London to heat the entire hotel.

January 9, 2024

Ofgem resumes forced prepayment meter installations

Energy regulator Ofgem has granted EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power permission to resume involuntary prepayment metre (PPM) installations.

Modo’s research indicates that assets over 1.5 hours in duration earned around £3.3k/MW on average. Image: Statera.

January 9, 2024

Battery storage revenue falls to lowest since 2020 in December

Average battery energy storage revenue for the balancing mechanism fell by 16% in December 2023 according to Modo Energy, to £2.5k/MW.

January 9, 2024

Ofgem: Capacity market rules ‘remain appropriate’ ten years on

The energy regulator Ofgem has opened a review into capacity market rules stating that they still “remain appropriate” ten years on.

The first of BT Group's street cabinet EV chargepoints will go live in the coming weeks.

January 8, 2024

BT Group to begin converting street cabinets into EV chargers

BT Group has launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure scheme aiming to convert 60,000 street cabinets into EV chargers.

January 8, 2024

Britain’s 2023 electricity mix in review

With December crowned Britain’s greenest energy month of the year, Current± reviewed the nation’s electricity mix in 2023.

January 8, 2024

Allye Energy and SYNETIQ collaborate on EV battery recycling

Two British firms, Allye Energy and SYNETIQ, have partnered to establish a supply agreement for repurposed electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

January 8, 2024

ECIU: new North Sea licenses will bolster international trade rather than domestic energy security

Analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that new North Sea gas licenses would account for only 1% of the fuels used in the UK by 2030.