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.
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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.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
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.
Image: Octopus Energy.
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.
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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.
Image: Getty.
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.
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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.
Image: OVO Energy.
July 2, 2021

OVO Energy appoints ex-Drax climate lead as director of sustainability

​OVO Energy has appointed a new director of sustainability, with Dr Rebecca Heaton joining from Drax where she was group head of climate change.

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