Image: ESO.
August 9, 2023

New ancillary service to expand balancing options

National Grid ESO, UK Power Networks and National Grid Electricity Distribution have launched an ancillary service to unlock more capacity using smart technology.
Statkraft purchases two Shetland wind farms. Image: Getty.
August 9, 2023

Flotation Energy, Vårgrønn to deliver clean electricity to O&G platforms

Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn have submitted planning applications for an onshore substation to connect the 560MW Green Volt offshore wind farm.
The government announced plans to “ease” the de facto ban with new changes to the planning system. late last year. Image: Ed White (Pixabay).
August 8, 2023

OVO polling finds growing appetite for net zero action amongst voters

Exclusive polling from OVO Energy has found that 60% of people are more likely to vote for a political party that promises more action for net zero.
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August 8, 2023

Mercedes, Ohme partnership offers 0-80% charging for under £4

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new partnership with smart charging company Ohme, offering its customers cheap charging.
The four suppliers include Marble Power, BES Commercial Electricity, Crown Gas and Power2 and the UK Energy Incubator Hub. Image: Getty.
August 8, 2023

CPS calls to abolish Energy Price Cap

The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) has called for the abolishment of the price cap claiming it has gone “far beyond its intended purpose.”
The transmission reinforcement project is located in Scotland. Image: SSEN Transmission.
August 8, 2023

Ofgem grants approval for transmission reinforcement project

Ofgem has approved a Final Needs Case for a transmission reinforcement project being pursued by SSEN Transmission.
EU interconnector report map. Image: EnAppSys
August 8, 2023

GB net energy importer in first half of 2023

Energy analyst EnAppSys has published a new report showing that Great Britain was a net energy importer in the first half of 2023, while France exports the most power of any country in Europe. 
64% of people support development of new grid infrastructure, says RenewableUK. Image: Pxhere.
August 7, 2023

64% of people support development of new grid infrastructure – RenewableUK

According to new research released by RenewableUK today (7 August), 64% of the GB population support the development of new grid infrastructure.
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August 7, 2023

Vodafone, DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter network

Vodafone has signed a 15-year agreement with the Data Communications Company (DCC) to upgrade Britain’s smart meter network.
Durham launches pilot scheme to boost EV charging outside homes. Image: Durham County Council.
August 7, 2023

Durham launches pilot scheme to boost EV charging outside homes

Durham in the North East of England, is trialling a pilot scheme aiming to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without driveways.

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