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July 6, 2021

NewMotion to rollout European EV charging solutions in LeasePlan deal

NewMotion is to offer customers in Europe of fleet management company LeasePlan electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for at home, the workplace and on the road.

Cyber security concerns were profiled in national media reports last month. Image: SSEN.

July 6, 2021

SSEN seeks to tackle EV accessibility for disabled drivers

SSEN has outlined the key barriers and challenges in electric vehicle (EV) uptake for vulnerable and disable drivers in a new report.

July 6, 2021

SPEN appoints Conrad Energy to provide reactive power in UK first

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has appointed Conrad Energy to provide reactive power to solve network constraints, in what it says is a UK first.

July 6, 2021

BEIS launches consultation into non-domestic smart meters to enable innovation

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new consultation into the rollout of non-domestic smart meters in a bid to drive market innovation.

July 5, 2021

The energy revolution is here, and demand flexibility is the key

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

July 5, 2021

BEV sales overtake diesel with 10.7% market share

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) hit 19,842 in June, beating the 15,027 sales of diesel vehicles recorded in the month.

July 5, 2021

Octopus Energy receives FCA approval for Octopus Renewables acquisition

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given final approval for the Octopus Energy Group’s acquisition of its sister company Octopus Renewables.

July 5, 2021

SPEN-funded Warmworks project demonstrates 'tremendous potential' of domestic battery storage

The energy retail industry must be “ready to play its part” in supporting consumers in transitioning to new tech, a trial run by Warmworks Scotland has found.

July 2, 2021

NPg and UKPN release flexibility focused RIIO-ED2 plans

Following on from similar releases yesterday, both Northern Powergrid (NPg) and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have released their RIIO-ED2 plans.

July 2, 2021

Current± Briefings: The potential of V2G for frequency services

We’re thrilled to announce the next in our new webinar series, with OVO Drive’s Chris Russell set to join us for Current± Briefings: The potential of V2G for frequency services.