Already existing mechanisms could help mitigate the effects this winter. Image: Getty.
September 10, 2019

DCC lauds 2 million SMETS2 installation milestone

The two millionth SMETS2 smart meter has been installed, marking the doubling of installs since May.
Ofgem sets out winter expectations for non-domestic suppliers. Image: Getty.
September 10, 2019

National Grid ESO suggests security standards review in final blackout report

National Grid has suggested that higher levels of resilience in the UK’s electricity system may be appropriate, its report into the 9 August 2019 blackout has concluded.
Image: BP Chargemaster
September 10, 2019

Government EV charging fund to kick off with Masdar-backed spend to double rapid charging network

The UK government has formally unveiled its new £400 million Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF), boasting a maiden investment from UAE renewables investment group Masdar.
Image: OVO.
September 10, 2019

OVO bolsters tech team with two senior hires

​OVO Energy is boosting its tech credentials with the appointment of two new senior hires.
The installations figures are marginally lower than 2021's 2.42 million. Image: Chameleon Technology.
September 9, 2019

UK energy tech sector boasts growing features in Sunday Times Tech Track list

Five of the UK’s leading energy technology firms have been featured in the Sunday Times’ Tech Track top 100.
Octopus introduces rewards scheme for smart meter users. Image: Octopus Energy.
September 9, 2019

Octopus acquires German digital energy supplier 4hundred as global expansion continues

Octopus Energy has continued its international expansion, acquiring the German green energy group 4hundred for an undisclosed fee.
Image: Ionity.
September 9, 2019

Hyundai joins IONITY to trigger a 'new era' of ultra-fast EV charging

Hyundai has joined IONITY’s ranks of car manufacturers in a bid to “open a new era” of high power charging (HPC).
Image: Bristol City Council.
September 9, 2019

Bristol launches ambitious £1 billion net zero energy finance bid

Bristol has launched an ambitious plan to raise up to £1 billion of investment to turn it into the UK’s first carbon neutral city.
Statkraft purchases two Shetland wind farms. Image: Getty.
September 6, 2019

Northern Ireland smashes renewable generation records

​Figures released by Northern Ireland’s Department for the Economy (DfE) have revealed record-breaking levels of renewable electricity generation between July 2018 and June 2019.
ESO introduces targeted support to speed up grid connections. Image: Getty
September 6, 2019

National Grid ESO seeks industry input on CATO proposals

National Grid ESO is to develop proposals for the potential introduction of early model competition in onshore transmission.

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