The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.
June 22, 2020

EVs can offer UK £24 billion opportunity as demand ramps up

​Electric vehicles (EVs) present a £24 billion opportunity for the UK if a number of opportunities are seized by UK organisations.
The Offshore Wind Sector Deal was launched in March 2019 to help grow the sector.
June 22, 2020

Net zero must be ‘hard wired’ into COVID-19 recovery

​Energy efficiency, electric vehicles (EVs) and digitalisation should be at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery according to National Grid ESO director Fintan Slye.
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.
May had 266 hours of sunshine
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.

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