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January 2, 2025

Next two renewable energy auctions must procure up to 52GW to achieve clean power 2030

The next contracts for difference (CfD) auctions will have to procure record-breaking amounts of renewable energy if the 2030 clean power target is to be met.
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January 2, 2025

Government consults on car sales targets and zero emission vehicle mandate

The UK government is seeking views on its commitment to end the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2030.
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December 31, 2024

Current± predicts: What does 2025 hold for the energy sector?

What does the energy sector predict that 2025 will bring? We asked industry experts to peer into their crystal balls and tell us what they think the new year has in store.
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December 30, 2024

The disconnect between grid, planning departments and local councils is slowing down green progress

In this contributed blog, Oli Pettersen, connections manager at Balance Power, explains how planning concerns are harming the UK's green ambitions.
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December 27, 2024

Harmony Energy Income Trust moves forward portfolio sale

Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT), a battery energy storage system (BESS) investment fund, has reached a milestone in the sale of its portfolio.
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December 24, 2024

Current±’s biggest stories of 2024: power prices and politics

After a tumultuous year for the UK’s renewable energy sector, we look at our most read stories to decide what 2024’s biggest industry news was.
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December 23, 2024

NESO submits final connections reform proposal to Ofgem

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has laid out the final version of its grid connection methodology reform for approval by Ofgem.
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December 20, 2024

Only 100 days left to apply for EV chargepoint grants

Eligible electric vehicle (EV) drivers are being urged to apply for government grants to receive money off of a home EV charger before it is too late.
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December 20, 2024

Finance and performance are key drivers of EV switch – report

A new survey from E.ON has revealed the key motivators and roadblocks for UK drivers seeking to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV).
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December 20, 2024

Renewable power generation breaks records in UK, curtailment increasingly costly

The UK hit two maximum wind generation records within a week, according to data from the National Energy System Operator.

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