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Hitachi ABB's HVDC converter system. Image: Hitachi ABB.

August 3, 2020

Hitachi ABB commissioned by SSEN for Europe’s first multi-terminal HVDC connection

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is set to create Europe’s first multi-terminal high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) interconnection for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission.

August 3, 2020

Tonik Energy unveils smart EV charging bundle in 'UK first'

Tonik is launching an EV charging bundle that separates the cost of charging and standard home energy in what it is lauding as a UK first.

July 31, 2020

Regen calls on government to provide greater support for local smart energy systems

Regen is calling on the government to give local authorities greater powers for enabling net zero.

July 31, 2020

The Mayor of London announces £1.5bn to drive green recovery

The Mayor of London has announced £1.5 billion for infrastructure projects to kickstart the capital's COVID-19 recovery.

Electricity generated from renewables increases by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ. Image: Pxfuel NC.

July 30, 2020

Renewable generation grows to a record high shows DUKES

Electricity generated by renewables hit a new high in 2019, rising by 4% to reach 37.1%.

ENA calls for a number of measures for the UK to include in the upcoming Spring Budget. Image: Pxfuel NC.

July 30, 2020

Ofgem to ‘turn your street green’ with new distribution proposals

Ofgem is targeting local electricity transformation in its distribution proposals for the next five years.

Intelligent Octopus is the first 100% flexible charging tariff according to the energy provider

July 30, 2020

Engenie joins Octopus Electric Juice roaming service in 'crucial step' for seamless charging

Octopus Energy has added a new electric vehicle (EV) charging network to its roaming service Electric Juice.

July 30, 2020

Drax posts 'robust' results despite £44m COVID-19 hit

Drax posts stable results for H1 2020 as its adjusted EBITDA jumps 30% despite an estimated £44 million COVID-19 hit.

The Isle of Man has committed to building an all-island EV charging network by 2030.

July 29, 2020

The Isle of Man targets renewables and all-island EV network net zero plan

The Isle of Man has released its plan for reaching net zero by 2050, setting its sights on 75% renewables by 2035.

July 29, 2020

WPD to harness unused substation capacity to dodge network upgrades for EV installs

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is to trial new technology to help deliver 217,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in urban spaces by 2023 in a bid to reduce the need for network upgrades.