Elia's Chris Peeters and Octopus' Greg Jackson signing their contracts at an event at COP26. Image: Octopus Energy.
November 4, 2021

Octopus Energy Group signs deal with Elia Group for European smart green energy grid

​Octopus Energy Group has signed an new deal with Elia Group at COP26, to build a smart green energy grid across Belgium and Germany.
The 5MW/15MWh LAES plant has been completed at the Pilsworth landfill gas site in Bury
November 4, 2021

New Long Duration Energy Storage Council launched at COP26

​At the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, a new CEO-led long-duration energy story organisation has been announced.
E.ON Next is powered by Kraken Technologies
November 4, 2021

Octopus’ Kraken to deliver enhanced customer service operations in EDF deal

EDF is to move its five million customers onto Octopus Energy’s Kraken platform from the summer of 2023.
Shell's annual profits skyrocket to a record breaking 115 year high. Image: Shell.
November 4, 2021

Shell to support energy transition start-ups with new £1bn Shell Ventures funding

A new $1.4 billion (£1 billion) fund for Shell Ventures is to be invested in businesses accelerating the energy transition.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
November 4, 2021

Ofgem confirms collapse of four more energy suppliers

​Omni Energy, MA Energy, Zebra Power and Ampoweruk are the latest suppliers to go under as the supply market continues to shrink.
Image: Getty.
November 3, 2021

National Grid ESO to develop digital twin of Britain’s energy system

​National Grid ESO has launched a new project to build a digital replica of the entire British energy landscape.
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November 3, 2021

Northern Powergrid unveils £2.5m 'Microresilience' smart-grid programme

Northern Powergrid has unveiled a new £2.5 million smart-grid programme, called Microresilience, which is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind​.
Image: NewMotion.
November 3, 2021

NewMotion to rebrand as Shell Recharge Solutions

​NewMotion, alongside its US-based counterpart Greenlots, is to be brought under the Shell Recharge Solutions brand from early 2022.
RAW Charging has partnerships with the likes of Greene King and McArthurGlen for the rollout of EV charging. Image: RAW Charging
November 3, 2021

RAW Charging acquires Franklin EV as it looks to rapidly scale

​RAW Charging has acquired the ongoing operations of Franklin EV ahead of its parent company Franklin Energy being put into administration.
Mark Bygraves has worked at Elexon for 10 years. Image: Elexon
November 2, 2021

Elexon chief executive Mark Bygraves steps down

​Sara Vaughan has taken on the role of interim chief executive of Elexon following Mark Bygraves stepping down.

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