Image: Getty.
January 6, 2021

Power prices reach record high as tight margins drive N2EX beyond £1000/MWh

​Power prices have spiked to a record level for this afternoon, as cold weather and low wind tighten margins again.
Tesla and Ecotricity reach out of court settlement over Electric Highways dispute
January 6, 2021

Ecotricity ranked UK’s worst EV charging network while Tesla comes out on top

​Zap-Map has released its annual electric vehicle (EV) charging network satisfaction ranking, with Tesla holding onto the top spot.
The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.
January 6, 2021

350% spike in sales in December rounds off 'bumper year' for BEVs

​Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales saw significant growth in 2020, with a 343.7% increase in December 2020.
Building a well-integrated grid to link with offshore wind farms could give consumers savings of up to £3 billion according to research by the National Grid ESO. Image: Getty.
January 6, 2021

Ofgem approves BMRS as reporting service for GB following EU exit

In an open letter, Ofgem has approved the use of the Balancing Mechanism Reporting Service (BMRS) for Great Britain following Brexit.
Image: UKPN.
January 5, 2021

UKPN comes in top spot in international smart grids index

​UK Power Networks has come out on top of the SP Group’s Smart Grid Index (SGI) for 2020, jumping ahead of last year's winner, US company PG&E.
In total the Demand Flexibility Service tests have procured over 1.5GWh of capacity. Image: Getty.
January 5, 2021

National Grid ESO issues another Electricity Margin Notice as temperatures drop

​National Grid ESO has once again issued an Electricity Margin Notice (EMN) as tight demand is predicted for this evening.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
January 5, 2021

Smart Power Systems welcomes former GE Grid Solutions CEO as director

​Former president and CEO of GE Grid Solutions has joined battery storage and power electronics specialist Smart Power Systems.
The United Downs site in Cornwall. Image: Geothermal Engineering.
January 5, 2021

Ecotricity signs PPA to become first UK supplier of geothermal electricity

​Ecotricity has hailed a UK first, signing an agreement for geothermal power with Geothermal Engineering.
Image: ScottishPower Renewables.
January 4, 2021

ScottishPower hails milestone as 1MW battery exports for the first time

ScottishPower Renewables’ 1MW Cornwall battery energy storage system has exported electricity for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company's pipeline.
US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.
January 4, 2021

Clean energy professionals once again recognised in New Year’s Honours list

​Once again, energy professionals and companies have been recognised in the new New Year’s Honours list.

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