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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.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
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.
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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.
Image: Iberdrola.
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.
Image: EDF Energy
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.
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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.
Anesco was the first company to provide high DC following the service being introduced this November. Image: Anesco
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.
Image: Policy Exchange.
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.
Image: BackBoris2012 Campaign Team.
February 4, 2020

PM confirms 2035 ICE ban, but must be followed with ‘real action’ industry warns

​The phase-out of petrol and diesel cars is to be brought forward from 2040 to 2035, Prime Minister Boris Johnson today confirmed.

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