Page 42 – Current News

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December 12, 2024

The clean energy revolution: a blueprint for businesses

In this contributed blog, Brian Kane, chief project office at Powin, discusses the importance of battery energy storage systems for the NESO's 2030 clean power plan.

December 11, 2024

Welsh government diverts community energy income to fuel poverty charities

The Welsh government is diverting the income generated by its share in a South Wales community-owned wind farm to households facing fuel poverty.

December 11, 2024

SSEN Transmission commits over £22 billion to grid infrastructure improvements

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission, energy company SSE’s transmission business, is planning a £22.3 billion grid infrastructure investment.

December 11, 2024

NESO defines strategic alignment in grid connections criteria

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published more information on its proposed reforms to the connections process.

December 10, 2024

Cornwall Insight: Price cap reforms could see further bill rises in April

New data from Cornwall Insight has predicted that April 2025 could see further bill rises owing to market volatilities and price cap reforms.

December 10, 2024

EDF and Pod Point partner on UKPN flexibility contracts

Distribution System Operator (DSO) UK Power Networks (UKPN) has awarded energy supplier EDF flexibility contracts that will reward EV customers for taking part in grid flexibility events.

December 10, 2024

NESO sets methodologies for future network designs

The UK National Energy System Operator (NESO) has launched a new consultation regarding the delivery of key energy plans in the coming years.

December 10, 2024

Bp announces offshore wind joint venture as it scales back renewables focus

British-headquartered oil and gas major bp has agreed an offshore wind joint venture with Japanese energy company JERA.

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December 10, 2024

Why the government needs to listen to independent energy generators to achieve energy security and net zero

In this contributed blog, Vish Sharma, head of power purchase agreements at npower Business Solutions, discusses the role of independent energy generators in the net zero transition.