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December 17, 2024

Proving ‘ready and needed’, higher securities and sub-5MW exemption: NESO’s final grid connections reform proposals loom

We hear from law firm Freeths about the latest on the National Energy System Operator's (NESO's) grid connection queue reforms, which will completely rewrite the system for connecting projects to the grid.

December 17, 2024

First power generated at SSE Irish onshore wind farm

Energy company SSE has announced that its 101MW Yellow River wind farm in Ireland has generated first power.

December 17, 2024

DESNZ launches call for evidence on Capacity Market modernisation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has opened dual consultations on changes to the Capacity Market (CM) rules.

December 17, 2024

Current± Disruptors: Omility on the data enabling greener fleets

Owen Mabbott, head of solutions at startup Omility, spoke to Current± about how the company is helping fleet managers make their green energy transition.

December 16, 2024

Ofgem consults consumers on an AI-enabled energy system

Ofgem has published its findings from a consumer call for input on how AI might be used in the energy sector.

December 16, 2024

Cornwall Insight: Standing charge increase endangers businesses

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight says steep increases in standing charges will put UK businesses under increased financial pressure.

December 16, 2024

Watering down the ZEV mandate risks billions in private investment, industry says

Key stakeholders in EV charging infrastructure have urged the government to recommit to existing EV sales targets.

December 16, 2024

British Gas launches low carbon homes initiative

Centrica subsidiary British Gas has partnered with heat pump manufacturer Daikin to pilot integrated low carbon technology in new build homes.

December 13, 2024

UK government overhauls planning policy to roll out renewables

The government has published changes to the national planning policy framework (NPPF), which it says puts “builders not blockers first”.

December 13, 2024

NAO: Chargepoint rollout on track, but hurdles remain

The National Audit Office (NAO) has stated that the UK is on track to meeting its 2030 target for public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, but cautions that significant barriers remain.