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August 16, 2023

GB electricity grid companies tendered 4.6GW of flexibility in 2022

Electricity network companies tendered a record 4.6GW of capacity on Great Britain’s local flexibility markets last year, with 2GW contracted.
Mercia PR and RheEnergise have also partnered to provide 100MW of long-duration storage by 2030. Image: Drax.
August 16, 2023

Scottish Minister calls for framework on pumped storage hydro

Neil Gray MSP, the Scottish Government’s cabinet secretary for energy, has called on the UK Government to provide developers with "certainty" for new pumped storage hydro (PSH) plants.
The funding is part of a wider £360 million package set to be unveiled in the Spring Budget. Image: Getty.
August 16, 2023

UK renewables investment slows down as competition ramps up

Following yesterday's blog covering the domestic effects of the Inflation Reduction Act, Current± looks at the international consequences.
ESO to free up 8GW of projects via TEC amnesty. Image: Pxhere (NC).
August 16, 2023

ESO to free up 8GW of projects via TEC amnesty

National Grid ESO and Ofgem have unveiled the next steps for the Transmission Entry Capacity (TEC) amnesty which could remove 8GW of non-viable projects.
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August 16, 2023

Managing Energy Risk in Uncertain Economic Conditions

Ruari Cairns from Open Energy Market discusses opportunities within long-term PPAs and on-site generation projects amid uncertain economic conditions.
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August 15, 2023

The IRA impact: a first anniversary overview

As the US Inflation Reduction Act approaches its first anniversary, Mark Williams from the Centre for American Progress explores its impact so far.
71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for on-street EV charging. Image: Vauxhall.
August 15, 2023

71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for on-street EV charging

New research released by car manufacturer Vauxhall Motors today (15 August) has indicated that 71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for residential on-street EV charging.
Recharging station for electric cars in London's Berkeley Square. For me, the bonus of the photo is the dapper gentleman with his newspaper speaking on the phone.
August 15, 2023

Drivers in London most likely to switch to an EV

Drivers in London are the most likely to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) compared to other UK cities according to a new survey from car sharing marketplace Turo.
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August 15, 2023

Scotland step closer to unlocking 970MW of renewable energy

Ofgem has provisionally approved the 275kV Argyll and Kintyre Strategy to unlock at least 970MW of new renewable electricity generation.
The project could include BESS and onsite solar. Image: EDF Renewables.
August 15, 2023

EDF seeks community consultation on 400MW onshore wind farm

EDF Renewables UK is seeking community consultation for a proposed 400MW onshore wind farm located within Wauchope Forest and Newcastleton Forest.

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