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.
Ohme chosen as home charging partner for Japanese automaker Hyundai. Image: Mercedes.
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.
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”.

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