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.

Tesco, Pod Point and Volkswagen are celebrating the installation of the 600th electric vehicle (EV) charger as part of their partnership.

A report by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has found that the UK is “unprepared” to upskill the number of people necessary to create a low carbon economy, with the average UK worker currently requiring nine weeks full-time training to upskill.

The National Grid has developed a new drone-mounted system in partnership with the University of Manchester, that will use electric field (e-field) sensor technology to carry out live inspections of overhead transmission line insulators.

A 1.4GW proposed interconnector, which was set to connect Scotland’s electricity network with Norway, has seen its license application refused by the Norwegian government.

Ofgem has issued United Gas & Power Ltd (UGP) with a penalty fine of over £2 million after breaching numerous Standard Licence Conditions (SLCs), including deliberately overcharging customers.

RenewableUK has confirmed that 60% of Britain’s energy was supplied by low carbon sources (renewables and nuclear) saving the nation over £15 billion in gas costs.