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January 18, 2021

Octopus Energy launches ‘world first’ local time of use Fan Club tariff

Octopus Energy has launched a "world first" local time of use tariff that drops prices for customers when wind speeds are up.

January 15, 2021

EVs to jump to 5m in SSEN distribution area as country moves to net zero

Across the north of Scotland and central southern England alone, the number of electric vehicles (EV) is likely to increase to over 5 million by 2050.

January 15, 2021

ROUND-UP: The best energy and EV technology on display at CES

A round-up of some of the energy and EV technologies and companies highlighted at CES 2021.

V2G as part of the Electric Nation project. Image: WPD.

January 15, 2021

Igloo Energy becomes latest company to join Electric Nation project

Energy supplier Igloo Energy has become the latest company to join Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial Electric Nation.

January 15, 2021

Energy bodies call for greater consumer protection as DSR sector grows

As the domestic demand side response (DSR) sector grows, it will be essential that consumers are protected.

January 14, 2021

UKPNS begins work at Port of Tyne to aid its transition to all-electric

UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) is to undertake detailed modelling and analysis of the Port of Tyne’s electricity network to enable it electrify.

Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

January 14, 2021

Centrica hit by 15% drop in electricity demand among UK business customers

British Gas owner Centrica said electricity demand among its UK business customers was down by around 15% in the second half of 2020.

January 14, 2021

Fossil fuel generation falls to record low as renewables dominate energy market

Fossil fuel generation has more than halved over the last decade, hitting a new record low in 2020.

California’s sun sharing the perfect model for European electricity

January 14, 2021

McKinsey: Power consumption to double by 2050 as COVID-19 helps pull back fossil fuel peak

Power consumption is set to more than double by 2050 as electrification increases, according to new research from McKinsey.

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January 13, 2021

Sixth EMN issued while day ahead prices jump to £1,500/MWh as capacity remains tight

The volatility in the energy market has continued this week, with National Grid ESO issuing another Electricity Market Notice (EMN) while day ahead prices just to almost £1,500/MWh.