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August 2, 2021

SSE sells stake in gas distribution operator SGN amidst net zero focus

SSE has agreed to sell its 33.3% stake in gas distribution operator Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) for £1,225 million.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson using a BP Pulse chargepoint. Image: BP.

August 2, 2021

Major British businesses join forces to accelerate EV uptake

A collection of seven British businesses are aiming to boost electric vehicle (EV) uptake through the formation of the Electric Vehicle Fleet Accelerator (EVFA).

The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.

August 2, 2021

‘Charging for all’ called for as House of Lords highlights need for battery push

There must be ‘charging for all’ at homes, workplaces and public locations to support the transition to battery electric vehicles (EVs).

July 30, 2021

Government calls for evidence on advanced modular reactors

The government has issued a call for evidence as it looks to advance to building the first advanced modular reactor (AMR) demonstrator in the UK.

July 30, 2021

Current± Chats: EDF's Maria Brucoli on helping local energy movements become active players in flexibility

July 30, 2021

Record levels of flexibility tendered in 2021 but still ‘only the tip of the iceberg’

Record levels of local flexibility have been contracted in 2021, with an uplift of 45% on 2020 already.

July 30, 2021

Scottish National Investment Bank invests £2m in EV charging firm Forev

The Scottish National Investment Bank is aiming to help tackle the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Scotland with a £2 million investment.

July 29, 2021

Renewables made record-breaking 43.1% share of UK power generation in 2020

Renewables made up a 43.1% share of UK power generation in 2020, generating more electricity than fossil fuels in the year.

Orbital's O2 tidal turbine has begun generating electricity for the grid. Image: Orbital.

July 29, 2021

World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins generation off the coast of Orkney

The world’s most powerful tidal turbine has begun generating power off the coast of Orkney, Orbital Marine Power has announced.

A Trojan Energy chargepoint in use. Image: Trojan Energy.

July 29, 2021

First on-street chargers in STEP trial go live in Brent

Five Trojan Energy on-street chargers have gone live as part of the Subsurface Technology for Electric Pathways (STEP) project, led by Element Energy.