With the launch of Great British Nuclear last week (18 July), one of the biggest questions surrounding the technology remains just how the UK will use nuclear to support the energy transition.

This week we have a packed EV roundup as the rollout of charging infrastructure continues, grid upgrades are taking place in Wales, Durham students have designed a solar car to compete in the World Solar Challenge, and an auto-leasing company director has called on the government to do more to protect the UK EV market from being dominated by cheap Chinese models which could lack data security. 

New analysis from Cornwall Insight’s All-Island forward curve has shown Ireland must secure almost 1GW additional capacity at every renewable auction until 2030 to avoid missing climate targets.

Northern Powergrid has signed a two year contract with Piclo to procure flexibility services on Piclo Flex marketplace.

As we look forward to this year’s Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs) draw closer there’s still time to submit applications for categories such as Fleet Electrification Strategy of the Year (Over 100 Vehicles).

This week’s issue of Current± Price Watch – powered by Enact – looks at the launch of Great British Nuclear (GBN), how grid upgrades can boost renewable capacity and a record breaking week for imbalance market prices.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has announced a number of milestones in securing a supply chain capable of delivering the Scottish government's 2030 targets. 

Octopus Energy is to invest $20 billion (£15 billion) into offshore wind by 2030 with a view to generating 12GW of renewable electricity a year.

The UK Government has outlined plans today (24 July) to provide households with better access to energy deals and boost competition in the energy market.

Leaked documents seen by the website DeSmog suggest that the Energy and Utilities Association (EUA), a gas boiler industry body, has been engaged in lobbying against government heat pump targets.