The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.
August 28, 2020

Wind power continues to break records as Storm Francis hits UK

​Another new wind generation record has been set in the UK as it continues to be battered by storms.
Image: EDF.
August 27, 2020

EDF confirms early Hunterston B closure

​EDF is to close its Hunterston B nuclear power plant in 2021, two years earlier than planned.
EVBox and The Mobility House are already collaborating on the Porto Santo project. Image: Groupe Renault.
August 27, 2020

EVBox to provide V2G hardware for The Mobility House projects

​EVBox is to provide The Mobility House with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) hardware as part of a new partnership.
Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.
August 27, 2020

Smart meter installations fall by 850,000 during Q2

​During the second quarter of 2020, 850,000 less domestic smart meters were installed in Britain than in Q1 due to COVID-19.
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August 27, 2020

SGS smart energy project looking to optimise local authority assets goes live

​A smart energy project led by Smarter Grid Solutions and involving O2 and Siemens as gone live.
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August 27, 2020

Nottingham City Council commits to action plan to ‘shape the way forward’ for Robin Hood Energy

​Nottingham City Council is holding a virtual meeting today (27 August) to work out the next steps for its beleaguered supplier Robin Hood Energy.
Image: Alfen.
August 26, 2020

EV segment proves particularly resilient as Alfen posts strong results

​Alfen has posted significant increases in its smart grid, energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) charger solutions segments according to its most recent financial results.
Homes in the Mill development. Image: Sero.
August 26, 2020

UK’s largest domestic demand side response project hits major milestone

​The FLATLINE project, the UK’s largest domestic demand side response trial, has hit a major milestone as the first residents move into the homes involved.
ECIU estimates that each onshore wind farm can produce 9MW for each square kilometre of space. Image: Pxfuel.
August 26, 2020

Wind generation sets new record in Britain thanks to Storm Ellen

​Wind generation hit a new record thanks to Storm Ellen over the weekend, making up almost 60% of the energy mix.
Image: Northern Powergrid.
August 26, 2020

Northern Powergrid targets rapid decarbonisation in new business plan

​Northern Powergrid is looking into how best to ‘build back better’ as part of a new business plan aimed at rapid decarbonisation.

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