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February 7, 2020

UKPN installs 'world first' circuit breaker that could allow 460MW of extra distributed generation

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has installed new technology it claims will help to facilitate greater deployment of low carbon technology.

February 7, 2020

Glasgow must invest over £2.3 billion to meet net zero by 2030 target

In order for Glasgow to become net zero by 2030, over £2.3 billion will need to be invested in its energy networks, electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps, according to ScottishPower.

February 7, 2020

Energy white paper set for publication in 'matter of weeks'

The long-awaited energy white paper is due to be published in “a matter of weeks”, according to junior energy minister Lord Duncan.

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

February 6, 2020

Alternatively fuelled vehicle sales continue to smash records, as charge point roll-out accelerates

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have continued to soar, exceeding the 100,000 mark in January 2019.

February 6, 2020

Reaching offshore wind targets will require £50bn and markedly change renewables sector

A new report released by Aurora Energy Research states that in order to meet the government's 40GW by 2030 offshore wind goal, almost £50 billion worth of investment will be needed.

February 5, 2020

Iberdrola’s Perseo announces EV Startup Challenge

Iberdrola’s startup programme Perseo has launched a Startup Challenge to find new technologies to facilitate electric vehicle (EV) charging.

February 5, 2020

Plans to bring coal phase-out date forward to 2024 unveiled

The government is planning to bring the phase-out date for coal generation in the UK forward to 2024.

February 5, 2020

SSEN launches System Wide Resource Register of assets connected to network

SSEN has published its System Wide Resource Register (SWRR), aiming to help stakeholders and customers identify opportunities and constraints.

February 4, 2020

Batteries land T-3 Capacity Market agreements in DSR asset class

A number of battery storage assets successfully landed capacity agreements in last week’s T-3 Capacity Market auction by listing as demand side response (DSR) assets.

February 4, 2020

Claire O’Neill attacks PM’s climate leadership as COP26 ‘miles off track’

Following her dismissal on Friday, former president of COP26 Claire O’Neill has hit out at Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the lack of leadership and support for COP and climate action in the UK.