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October 20, 2023

Highest EV charging prices drop below petrol car running costs

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) within 20 minutes during peak periods has fallen to its lowest this year, according to AA.

This adds to the 10GW of capacity that was unlocked for 'shovel-ready' power projects earlier this year. Image: National Grid.

October 20, 2023

Ofgem announces £1.3 million funding for three National Grid-led projects

Ofgem has granted £1.3 million to three National Grid-led projects, which focus on electricity transmission and distribution innovation.

Grid connections have bene cited as being a major obstacle to the UK's net zero goals. Image: Pxhere NC.

October 20, 2023

IEA: Globe must add or replace 80 million kilometres of grid by 2040

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the world must add or replace 80 million kilometres of grid by 2040 to meet climate targets.

October 20, 2023

Energy suppliers to publish Citizens Advice ratings as part of new rules

Under new rules introduced by energy regulator Ofgem, energy suppliers must publish their customer service rating provided by Citizens Advice.

A heavy duty electric truck at a roadside charging point in Sweden. Image: Dan Boman / Scania.

October 19, 2023

Electric trucks on net zero agenda as government launches £200 million demonstration programme

The UK government will put £200 million funding into four demonstration projects aimed at promoting zero emissions trucks and putting more electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) onto the roads.

October 19, 2023

Second National Infrastructure Assessment rules out hydrogen for heating

The National Infrastructure Commission has ruled out the use of hydrogen for heating in its second National Infrastructure Assessment.

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October 19, 2023

Solar & Storage Live 2023 – Final Day

Welcome to Current±‘s sister site Solar Power Portal’s day two coverage of Solar & Storage Live 2023, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham over 17-19 October.

October 19, 2023

ScottishPower highlights SME revenue opportunities within green energy solutions

ScottishPower has released a guide on revenue opportunities presented by investing in green energy solutions.

October 18, 2023

A zero carbon power system by 2030 is Labour’s ‘north star,’ says Ed Miliband MP

Shadow Secretary of State, Ed Miliband and Energy Secretary, Claire Coutinho, discuss their parties net zero pledges at Energy UK's Annual Conference.

Capenhurst will be the first to provide reactive power via a long term contract with the ESO. Image: Zenobē.

October 18, 2023

Report: ‘evolutionary’ rethink of transmission network charges could unlock faster pathways to net zero

Relatively minor changes in transmission charging and constraint management could enable significant steps towards net zero, according to a new report.