A visualisation of the UK energy system. Image: ESO
August 7, 2023

Virtual Energy System: The importance of governance to drive data sharing in the energy system

Carolina Tortora discusses the importance of data sharing, as National Grid ESO today announces updates to the Virtual Energy System.
July confirmed as the ‘best month since 2020’ for EV registrations. Image: Vlad Tchompalov (Unsplash).
August 7, 2023

July confirmed as the ‘best month since 2020’ for EV registrations

New analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that July 2023 was the “best month for electric vehicle (EV) registrations since 2020”.
The four suppliers include Marble Power, BES Commercial Electricity, Crown Gas and Power2 and the UK Energy Incubator Hub. Image: Getty.
August 4, 2023

Fixed Price Certificates could be introduced into RO schemes

The UK Government has opened a Call for Evidence on introducing Fixed Price Certificates (FPC) into Renewables Obligation (RO) schemes.
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August 4, 2023

CfD increase ‘welcome’ but ‘not enough’, warns energy industry

The energy industry warned that yesterday’s £22 million increase in CfD funding is still “not enough” to bolster renewable investment.
UKPN is also supporting the development of the UK’s first ever high voltage (HV) shore power station above tidal waters. Image: UKPN.
August 4, 2023

GB can halve grid infrastructure build time, says Winser report

A report released by Nick Winser, the electricity networks commissioner, has outlined how GB can halve the time required to build grid infrastructure.
A rooftop solar installation. Image: MCS
August 4, 2023

TÜV Rheinland announced as new renewable product certification body by MCS

TÜV Rheinland (China) Ltd has been announced as a new product certification body for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) in the UK.
Image: Giorgio Trovato (Unsplash).
August 4, 2023

Heat network customers to experience fairer energy prices

New government plans unveiled today (4 August) could allow hundreds of thousands of heat network customers benefit from fairer energy prices.
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August 3, 2023

All 116 Hinkley Connection T-pylons now erected

National Grid has confirmed that all 116 of its “world-first” T-pylons – part of the Hinkley Connection project – have been erected.
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August 3, 2023

Good Energy says its heat pumps are four times more efficient than gas boilers 

Good Energy has said that its air source heat pumps are outstripping gas boiler benchmarks for efficiency by over four times. 
The new funding raises AR5's funding to £227 million. Image: Scottish Government (flickr).
August 3, 2023

CfD funding £58 million below 2022 commitment despite increase

The UK Government has today (3 August) unveiled a £22 million increase in funding for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

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