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Hudson Energy Supply UK was rebranded as Shell Energy in 2020. Image: Shell Energy.

November 29, 2023

Ofgem hits energy supplier with £1.7 million penalty due to ‘serious overcharging’

Ofgem has hit Hudson Energy Supply UK with a £1,668,426 fine due to “failing its customers by not complying with important licence conditions”.

November 29, 2023

6.5 million face fuel poverty as households struggle in ‘vicious cycle’

National Energy Action (NEA) has revealed that 6.5 million UK households will be in fuel poverty when the price cap changes in January 2024.

Xlinks will utilise wind and solar technology in Morocco to provide the UK with 3.6GW. Image: Xlinks.

November 29, 2023

TotalEnergies acquires minority stake in Xlinks via a £20 million investment

French energy giant TotalEnergies has acquired a minority stake in Xlinks First Limited via a £20 million investment.

November 29, 2023

First DFS event this winter takes place tonight

National Grid ESO has revealed that the first Demand Flexibility Service event of this winter will take place between 17:00 and 18:30 tonight (29 November).

The panel discussed the topic on the first day of the London EV Show 2023. Image: Solar Media.

November 28, 2023

Switching mentalities to address remaining barriers to the EV transition

With the ZEV mandate agreed in parliament this week, an expert panel discussed how to address the remaining barriers to the EV transition on the first day of the London EV Show 2023.

November 28, 2023

UK offshore wind Industrial Growth Plan expected in early 2024

RenewableUK, Offshore Wind Industry Council, The Crown Estate & Crown Estate Scotland have partnered to produce a new IGP for offshore wind.

November 28, 2023

MCS surpasses 4,000 certified contractors milestone

MCS has surpassed 4,000 certified contractors, showing the increasing number of companies installing low-carbon technologies across the UK.

November 28, 2023

Iberdrola outlines £12 billion UK energy investment plan

Iberdrola, the parent company of ScottishPower, has outlined a £12 billion UK investment plan for 2024 to 2028.

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November 27, 2023

National Grid grants connection pipeline visibility for Grid Supply Points

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has launched a report to grant developers an anonymised view of generation connection pipelines for specific Grid Supply Points (GSPs).

November 27, 2023

£56 billion could unlock 74GW of transmission capacity in Europe

Climate analytics non-profit, TransitionZero, has revealed that investing $71 billion (£56.2 billion) could build 74GW of additional transmission and interconnection capacity.