​BP Chargemaster is laying claim to the first 150kW ultra-rapid charging hub in London as its nationwide roll-out continues.

Current±’s editorial reflects on the inaugural EnTech Conference in London, unpicking five of the key takeaways from the two-day event.

National Grid has set live a new platform for ancillary services, coming as part of a much larger plan to modernise its grid management toolkit.

​BP Ventures has increased its portfolio of smart technologies, through a Series A funding round for AI developer Grid Edge.

The UK will have no problem meeting energy demands throughout this winter thanks to a surplus in generation according to the National Grids Winter Outlook report, released on the 9 October.

Consumers simply aren’t aware of the value of their inherent energy flexibility, and more needs to be done to bring them up to speed and help them realise their potential.

Kaluza is to follow up its recent manufacturer partnerships with agreements including both network companies and energy suppliers to help benefit consumers.

Shifting consumer behaviours could pose a barrier to the volume of electric vehicles providing flexibility services through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, with one EnTech panelist describing the fledgling sector as a "killing field" until volume increases.

Shell Energy is to acquire UK-based energy supplier Green Star Energy, bolstering its existing customer base.

​There is still a "long way to go" in the transition from DNOs to DSOs, but if the incentives are set up right within the regulations, it will “drive the culture” of the networks.