Flexibility marketplace Piclo is targeting further international expansion into new regions across Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific, having raised £8.3 million.

US-based nuclear power plant developer Last Energy has signed an agreement to supply 24 of its modular micro nuclear power plants to the UK.

“A lot of regulatory and political uncertainty within the UK over the last 12 to 18 months has led to increased international competition for renewables,” said Adam Berman, deputy director of policy at Energy UK.

In its role as the energy regulator, Ofgem is acutely aware of the issues surrounding grid connections and is exploring several interventions to support the UK’s energy community to overcome this growing obstacle.

Octopus Energy is celebrating migrating a million Bulb customers onto its system in less than three months.

EV charging network InstaVolt has launched its largest EV charging hub at Stroud Park, Banbury, with an additional 16 chargers now installed at the site.

The National Grid has energised 36 of the “world’s first” T-pylons between Bridgewater and Loxton in Somerset – the first new pylon design in the UK since 1927.

In its Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), emphasised the need for investment in renewables if global warming is to be limited to 1.5°C and a “liveable sustainable future” secured for all.

National Grid ESO has put out a call for input regarding its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) as the trial period comes to an end.

In our weekly issue of Current± Price Watch – powered by Enact – we take a look at Britain’s interconnector plans, the approach of the end of the ESO’s Winter Enhanced Actions options, and passing on the drop in wholesale prices to consumers.