Image: SMS plc.
August 5, 2020

UK's first polyphase SMETS2 meter installed in 'landmark' moment

​The first ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter has been installed in the UK, with the technology allowing properties connected to a three-phase electricity supply to have the option of a smart meter.
Selkirk in the Borders region of Scotland. Image: Walter Baxter.
August 5, 2020

People’s Energy expands operations, opening new office in Scottish Borders

​Edinburgh-based supplier People’s Energy is expanding its operations, opening a new office in Selkirk.
US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.
August 5, 2020

UK government's Getting Building Fund invests in energy projects

​A number of energy projects have been successful in receiving a share of the UK government's £1.3 billion infrastructure investment fund.
BP reduces 2030 emissions reduction target to continue oil and gas operations. Image: BP.
August 4, 2020

BP set to increase low carbon investment to $5bn in reinvention strategy

​BP has announced plans to increase its renewables capacity to 50GW, as it increases investment tenfold.
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August 4, 2020

Heat pumps to be eligible for £2bn government Green Home Grants

​Heat pumps are confirmed to be included in the government’s £2 billion Green Homes Grant as it urges tradespeople to register for MCS accreditation.
EVIEs Awards spotlight: EV Start-Up of the Year. Image: Getty.
August 4, 2020

Energy storage needed to help integrate renewables into EV charging stations

As electric vehicle (EV) charging deployment ramps up and speeds continue to increase, energy storage to support this could reach a global installed capacity of 1,900MW by the end of 2029.
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August 3, 2020

ENA launches new consultation on the future flexible energy market

​The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a new consultation into flexibility, to drive standardisation in local energy markets.
August 3, 2020

Current±​ Chats: Alan McCleave on how NewMotion 'won’t stop until everything is interoperable'

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.
Image: Tonik Energy.
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.

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