Page 63 – Current News

October 11, 2024

Government announces vast private investment as ‘vote of confidence’ in UK clean energy

The UK government has confirmed over £24 billion in private investment in energy projects, which is pegged to deliver growth in the clean energy sector and boost the nation’s economy.

October 11, 2024

GivEnergy acquires aggregator Orange Power in battery storage flexibility boost

The acquisition aims to enhance commercial grid services, creating new revenue streams for battery owners.

October 10, 2024

RAW Charging installs six EV chargers at Warwick Castle

UK-based chargepoint operator (CPO) RAW Charging has announced that it has installed six new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Warwick Castle.

October 10, 2024

Ofgem opens consultation into the future of the BAT

The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has opened a new consultation into the future of the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs (BAT).

a render of a pumped hydro storage system

October 10, 2024

UK will implement cap-and-floor mechanism for long-duration energy storage from 2025

The UK government confirmed a new scheme today (10 October) aiming to stimulate investment in the long-duration energy storage sector.

October 10, 2024

Overcoming the grid connection hurdle

Current± discusses the grid connection issue with Cornwall Insight's Matthew Chadwick and Kate Mulvaney and BalancePower's Oliver Petterson.

October 9, 2024

UK ranks second globally for floating wind

The UK has been ranked second-best in the world for floating offshore wind, according to a new report from RenewableUK.

October 9, 2024

SSEN, SP Energy Networks land Strategic Innovation Fund support

Two of the UK’s biggest energy firms have secured around £1 million each in funding from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).

October 9, 2024

Currys and Ohme team up for EV charger sales

Electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer Ohme been selected to be the official EV charger partner for Currys, the UK’s largest electrical retailer.

October 9, 2024

Batteries step in after interconnector trips

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) from several firms helped the energy system recover after the NSL interconnector suddenly stopped exporting power into the UK at around 8:47 AM.