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The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.

June 22, 2020

‘Golden window of opportunity’ for the energy sector to transform as UK recovers from COVID-19

Energy UK has added its voice to those calling for energy to be at the centre of a green recovery from COVID-19.

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

June 22, 2020

RenewableUK and BEAMA sign MoU to forge closer connections across breadth of energy sector

RenewableUK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEAMA to help drive the UK towards a more flexible low-carbon energy system.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

June 22, 2020

National Grid ESO launches Stability Pathfinder follow-up for Scotland

National Grid ESO has set its sights on a broader range of technologies as the second phase of its Stability Pathfinder gets underway.

Flexitricity aggregated Philip Dennis Foodservice’s two batteries. Image: Flexitricity.

June 19, 2020

Flexitricity hails new milestone as its VPP grows beyond 500MW

Flexitricity’s virtual power plant has hit a new milestone, with more than 500MW of capacity under management.

Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Image: Robert J Heath.

June 19, 2020

Heat decarbonisation pathways for South Wales unveiled

Key strategic decisions on the decarbonisation of heat in South Wales will likely need to be made in the next five years to enable critical infrastructure investment planning.

Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.

June 19, 2020

Smart meter installation period extended but ‘ambitious’ new targets to follow

The government has extended the obligation to take All Reasonable Steps (ARS) to install smart meters by six months, as a result of COVID-19.

June 19, 2020

A sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could save millions of energy jobs

Pursuing a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could boost economic growth, create millions of jobs and reduce greenhouse gases.

Business and the energy crisis: have the measures gone far enough? Image: Pixabay NC.

June 18, 2020

National Grid prepares for £400m hit from COVID-19

National Grid is expecting underlying operating profits to take a £400 million hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 18, 2020

Drax and partners to trial new polyphase SMETS2 smart meters

Drax has revealed it is working on what it is lauding as a ‘ground-breaking’ polyphase SMETS2 smart meter.

June 18, 2020

World’s largest liquid air battery receives £10m from BEIS

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced a £10 million grant to help construct the world's largest liquid air battery.