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September 8, 2023

National Grid identifies 10GW of grid capacity for power generators with ‘shovel ready’ projects

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has announced plans to release 10GW of grid capacity for renewable energy generators and battery storage projects.

September 8, 2023

No offshore wind granted funding as CfD AR5 limps to just 3.7GW capacity

The flagship renewable power auction, known as Contracts for Difference, has published the results of its Auction Round 5 (AR5), revealing that just 3.7GW of projects have been awarded funding.

45.5% of NI electricity consumption came from renewables. Image: Expect Best (Pexels)

September 8, 2023

45.5% of NI electricity consumption over year came from renewable sources

From July 2022 to June 2023, 45.5% of total electricity consumption in Northern Ireland was generated from renewable sources.

September 8, 2023

World EV Day 2023: A look back at Current±’s top EV blogs of the year

With World EV Day 2023 set to take place on 9 September, Current± looks back at some of our most read EV-oriented blog posts of 2023 so far.

September 8, 2023

DFS 2023/24: what’s changing?

Following the success of the Demand Flexibility Service last year, National Grid ESO has confirmed it will return this winter – but what’s changing?

September 7, 2023

FairCharge and RAC call on gov to back UK EV charging charter

Campaign group FairCharge and the RAC have launched a new public EV charging charter to improve the charging experience and boost EV adoption.

September 7, 2023

Public supports social tariff amidst fears of a tough winter

New research by EDF has found 77% of the British public are in favour of the introduction of a social tariff to support vulnerable customers.

September 7, 2023

Octopus Energy improves services for EV customers with smart tariffs and home chargers

Octopus Energy has announced a number of initiatives to support EV drivers, including a new 15p per kWh export tariff, and a community energy EV charging partnership with Co Chager.

Half of predicted £200bn by 2030 offshore investment going to projects. Image: Wikimedia Commons

September 7, 2023

Half of predicted £200bn by 2030 offshore investment to go to projects

By 2030, only half of the predicted £200 billion offshore sector investment will be committed to projects, trade association Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has said.

September 7, 2023

University of Aberdeen exploring hydrogen ‘bank’ technology

The University of Aberdeen is developing a green hydrogen storage technology which would allow renewable energy to be captured in depleted oil and gas reservoirs.