Digital twin technologies could support energy policymaking
April 3, 2020

SysMech to deliver software platform for Energy Systems Catapult-run innovation test environment

​Software development company SysMech has been chosen to help deliver a cloud-based Digital Integration Platform for the Energy Systems Catapult.
Mayor Philip Glanville and Cllr Jon Burke. Image: Hackney Council.
April 3, 2020

Hackney Council switches to 100% renewable energy

​As of today (03 March), Hackney Council in London is sourcing all of its electricity from 100% renewable sources through its services company.
‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year
April 2, 2020

R&D spending falls by 11% in ‘concerning’ turn for the energy sector

​Over the last two years, research and development (R&D) spending in the utilities sector has fallen by 11% to the lowest level since the credit crunch.
Image: Gov.UK.
April 2, 2020

Energy sector welcomes postponement of COP26 as world faces ‘urgent threat’ from COVID-19

​The energy sector has welcomed the decision to postpone the UN climate conference COP26 until 2021 due to COVID-19.
Image: OVO.
April 2, 2020

OVO furloughs 3,400 staff in response to COVID-19

​The UK’s second largest energy supplier, OVO Energy, has furloughed 3,400 members of staff.
Centrica's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.
April 2, 2020

Centrica halts dividend and Spirit Energy sale due to COVID-19

​Centrica is cancelling its dividend and halting its sale of Spirit Energy in response to COVID-19.
Image: Raysonho.
April 2, 2020

UPS, Moixa and UK Power Networks Services launch ‘truly innovative’ fleet electrification project

​Global logistics company UPS has teamed up with UK Power Networks Services and Moixa to launch the EV Fleet-Centred Local Energy Systems (EFLES) project.
There are 1
April 1, 2020

BEAMA unveils guidance on future-proofing EV infrastructure

​BEAMA has published its guidance on future-proofing electric vehicle infrastructure to encourage investors.
Image: Bristol Energy.
April 1, 2020

Storms sent Bristol Energy’s renewable energy soaring in February

As wind speeds surged during storms in February, renewable energy generated for Bristol Energy saw an increase of 269% from the previous year.
Fiddler's Ferry Power Station. Image: Alan James.
March 31, 2020

​SSE exits coal generation in ‘landmark moment’ with closure of Fiddler’s Ferry

SSE has today (31 March) closed its last coal-fired power station, Fiddler’s Ferry.

Stay Current!

Subscribe to email newsletter!
Subscribe
Most Popular
Pylon-x900

National Wealth Fund puts £600 million toward electricy grid upgrades

1746712021569

UK, Norway ink North Sea agreement to bolster renewables and energy security

OEV-office

Octopus Energy launches £30 a month EV charging tariff

MKTNZT26012-01-NetZero-Ask the experts-banner-1200x500-OPTION-B-PROOF-03

Current± Asks the Experts: EA Technology on a data-led approach to network reliability

Bentley Solar

‘Better deal for motorists’ as government set to mandate solar carports

Current is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC
This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.
Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC.