Electrification of the UK’s automotive, marine, aerospace, rail and energy storage sectors will see domestic demand for an additional 55GWh batteries.

DESNZ, Ofgem are seeking views from the energy industry regarding proposed code manager licence conditions and code modification appeals.

This week, two interesting developments have emerged from the intersection of EV and energy storage in Europe and the US. They feature Germany-based EV charging and battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator ADS-TEC and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) company Nuvve.

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced that 10,000 connection points will be installed on the region’s roadsides.

The Welsh government has made £10 million available to support community-led energy projects across the country.

Current± hears from John Rainford, UK country manager for JOLT. JOLT was nominated for seven awards at last year’s Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence  awards (EVIEs) and took home EV Startup of the Year and Best New Services (C&I & Public).

Ofgem has laid out plans for the next electricity distribution price control period (ED3), starting in April 2028.

Transport will be the “hero sector” for decarbonisation over the next decade, Climage Change Committee (CCC) CEO Emma Pinchbeck says.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed plans to expand the range of low-carbon technologies homeowners can claim for under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

The same fast-tracked grid connections the government will enable for data centres and renewable energy generation should be afforded to transport depots, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.