Page 41 – Current News

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.

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).

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.

The outside of a modern house at dusk with many potted plants and a heat pump outside

December 20, 2024

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Applications rise 27% year on year

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released the latest statistics on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

December 20, 2024

Thrive Renewables to develop 57MW Scottish Borders wind farm

Thrive Renewables has acquired development rights for the 57MW Whitelaw Brae onshore wind power plant in the Scottish Borders.

December 19, 2024

Ofgem launches call for input into cap and floor regime for LDES

The UK’s energy regulator has opened a consultation on the proposed introduction of a cap-and-floor regime for long-duration electricity storage (LDES) projects.

December 19, 2024

DESNZ review of Ofgem likely to increase its powers

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched the first comprehensive review of the UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem.

December 19, 2024

Report: six-fold increase in negative price raises concerns, but provides opportunities

New analysis from energy market analytics firm Aurora has shown that negative price periods in Britain have increased six-fold between 2022 and 2024.

December 19, 2024

November changes of supplier increased 11% year-on-year

Energy supplier switching fell to a normal level during November after a record-breaking October, ElectraLink analysis shows.

December 19, 2024

Wind ‘panel’ technology to pilot at Edinburgh Airport

German technology and engineering firm Bosch has partnered with Scottish green tech developer Katrick Technologies to install prototype wind ‘panels’ at Edinburgh Airport.