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July 25, 2019

Proposals unveiled for a new network of 2,500 EV chargers

A new charge point operator, Drive Energi, is pledging to install 2,500 chargers in the UK by 2025.

July 25, 2019

Leadsom returns to BEIS to succeed Clark as Kwarteng handed energy brief

Andrea Leadsom has returned to the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to succeed Greg Clark as energy secretary.

July 24, 2019

Carbon intensity hits new low as renewables power Britain to fresh record

Renewable generation soared as Britain hit a new carbon emissions record of just 97g/kWh on 30 June, according to data from Drax.

July 24, 2019

Iberdrola upgrades profit guidance following record renewables, network investments

International utility Iberdrola has upgraded its net profit expectations for 2019 after multi-billion-euro investments in renewables and networks drove the company forward.

July 24, 2019

Flexitricity reveals partners for BEIS-backed DSR pilot

Flexitricity is to launch a demand side response (DSR) trial at Jones Food Company’s production plant in Scunthorpe.

Peter Simmonds (pictured) has joined Origami's top table. Image: Origami.

July 24, 2019

Origami bolsters leadership team with new COO

Energy technology firm Origami has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new chief operating officer.

The Open Networks Project has so far helped establish 3GW of local flexibility market capacity. Image: Getty.

July 23, 2019

1.4GW Danish interconnector moves forward as suppliers named

National Grid and Danish system operator Energinet have named the suppliers for the new interconnector between Britain and Denmark.

July 23, 2019

BEIS hands boost to nuclear power and carbon capture projects

The government is exploring new funding models for nuclear and Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) projects, announcing up to £18 million for the development of small modular reactors (SMR).

July 23, 2019