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The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

October 14, 2020

Top 55 technology 'quests' for reaching net zero in Europe identified

In order to reach net zero in Europe, a number of ‘technology quests’ must be embarked upon to upgrade grids, enable bifacial solar and driving electric vehicle (EV) deployment.

October 14, 2020

SSEN awards first CMZ contract to a wind generator as it continues to expand flexibility scheme

The first wind generator contract has been awarded as part of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) Constraint Management Zone (CMZ) flexibility scheme.

October 13, 2020

Competition for £10m of innovative battery funding goes live

The UK government’s £10 million fund for innovative battery technologies for electric vehicles is now open for applications.

Northern Ireland saved £243 million in 2023 by using wind power. Image: Rossographer.

October 13, 2020

‘Shortcomings’ of Northern Ireland’s Renewable Obligations scheme highlighted despite renewables growth

A number of "shortcomings" in the design of Northern Ireland’s Renewable Obligation scheme (NIRO) have been identified, allowing the rate of return to be in excess of 20% for some generators.

Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?

October 13, 2020

GB could become a net exporter of power by 2040s

New modelling by Cornwall Insight has predicted that Great Britain could become a net exporter of power to the European continent by the 2040s.

October 13, 2020

IEA warns of electricity grids being ‘weak link’ in power sector transition

Reductions in network operators’ budgets could result in electricity grids becoming the “weak link” in the power sector transformation.

October 12, 2020

Mitie passes 600 EV charger milestone as it launches fleet transition service

Mitie is on track to complete its goals of installing 800 electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at its offices and staff homes by the end of 2020.

Equiwatt's app for incentivising the shift of energy consumption from peak times. Image: Equiwatt.

October 12, 2020

Tech startup Equiwatt raises £300k for residential demand side response app

Tech startup Equiwatt has raised £300,000 to roll out its energy management app across the UK.

October 12, 2020

ScottishPower takes on Tonik Energy customers following its collapse

ScottishPower has taken on the customers of Tonik Energy following the latter going bust last week.

October 9, 2020

Current± publishes new e-mobility report ‘Accelerate!’ ahead of EV World Congress

Ahead of Solar Media’s virtual EV World Congress, the Current± publisher is pleased to release Accelerate!, a new insight report that looks at the hugely diverse and far-reaching e-mobility sector.