Page 27 – Current News

February 11, 2025

National Grid begins work to connect 40GWh battery factory in Somerset

National Grid has begun multi-million pound engineering work that will support the creation of a 40GWh factory near Bridgwater.

February 10, 2025

Erova Energy signs CPPA with CareyGlass and Curraghgraigue Wind Farm

Erova Energy has inked a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with CareyGlass to supply the firm with energy from the Curraghgraigue Wind Farm.

February 10, 2025

NESO proposes penalty fees for queued projects that are slow to progress

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has proposed a code modification that would support the future grid connection queue.

February 10, 2025

XLCR Vehicle Management partners with Go Zero for EV charger partnership

Vehicle leasing firm XLCR Vehicle Management has announced it has selected electric vehicle (EV) charger firm Go Zero to be its exclusive home vehicle charger partner.

February 10, 2025

SMMT: Demand for secondhand EVs soars

The share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the UK secondhand car market rose to a record-breaking 2.5% in 2024.

February 10, 2025

Octopus Energy launches renewables investment platform for consumers

Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, has launched an investment platform allowing consumers to buy shares of a renewable energy project.

February 7, 2025

Ofgem CEO expresses support for zonal pricing

Jonathan Brearley, CEO of the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has come out in support of shifting the power system to zonal pricing.

February 7, 2025

DCO decision delayed for Rampion 2 offshore wind farm extension

The decision to grant a development consent order (DCO) for the extension of the Rampion 2 offshore wind farm has been delayed.

February 7, 2025

Birmingham City Council partners with ubitricity to expand EV charging network

Birmingham City Council has teamed up with ubitricity for a lamppost electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint pilot scheme.

February 7, 2025

UK offshore wind pipeline hits 96GW, world’s second-largest

A new report from RenewableUK has revealed that the global capacity of offshore wind farms has crossed the 80GW threshold, thanks to a meteoric rise in installed capacity.