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November 13, 2024

Government seeks input into community energy

The UK’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is seeking input into the best strategies to realise the potential of community energy in the UK.

November 13, 2024

Kaluza, OVO, Volvo team up for smart charging

Energy software firm Kaluza has joined forces with Volvo and OVO Energy, allowing Volvo electric vehicle (EV) drivers to automatically charge their EVs as cheaply as possible.

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November 13, 2024

Welsh planning changes to cut consenting process by 12 weeks

The Welsh government has announced plans to reform the planning system for renewable energy projects in order to speed up the planning process.

November 13, 2024

Centrica scores EV charging access deal with First Bus

A new partnership will enable energy company Centrica to charge some of its EV fleet at transport operator First Bus’ depots nationwide.

November 13, 2024

Battery storage capacity in Ireland to increase fivefold by 2030

Cornwall Insight has projected that Ireland’s battery storage capacity will reach 13.5GWh by 2030, up from 2.7GWh in 2025.

November 12, 2024

£1 billion turbine deal for ScottishPower’s East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm

ScottishPower has awarded a turbine contract worth over £1 billion to Siemens Gamesa for the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm.

November 12, 2024

Starmer pledges UK emissions reduction of 81% by 2035

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new UK target to reduce emissions by 81% by 2035 in a speech at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).

November 12, 2024

Ofgem approves three interconnectors and Great Britain’s first Offshore Hybrid Assets

Ofgem has today (12 November) approved five new undersea energy connectors, including two projects that will create Great Britain’s “first ever” Offshore Hybrid Assets (OHAs).

November 12, 2024

Electricity North West launches £12 million flexibility tender open to low voltage service providers

Distribution network operator Electricity North West (ENW) has opened a £12 million tender for 870MW of flexibility services.

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November 12, 2024

Keir Starmer introduces Clean Energy Bonus as COP29 kicks-off

With the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) having kicked off this week, UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his stance on turning the nation into a “clean energy superpower”.