The renewables and decentralised energy generation industries have slammed Ofgem’s decision to cut embedded benefits, warning that it risks damaging next-generation power flexibility.

Environmental coalition Greener UK has stressed the need for any future repeal bill to ensure existing environmental laws remain in place.

Adoption of ultra-low emissions (ULEV) and electric vehicles accelerated dramatically in the UK in the year ended 31 March 2017, sending registrations above the 100,000 mark for the first time.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he wants the capital to lead the way in smart and clean technologies, and has unveiled a new incubator fund to help achieve that goal.

Intelligent use of vehicle to grid (V2G) technology can improve the battery life of electric vehicles according to a new study from the University of Warwick, potentially disproving a key criticism levelled at the technology.

National Grid is expecting a more significant electricity margin this winter as the capacity market begins to deliver back-up generation.

Oil major BP has said that energy markets across the globe are witnessing a significant transition, powered by renewables at the expense of coal.

National Grid has published a new consultation on its system needs and product strategy which paves the way for a number of new services tenders to be made available from next year.

The UK’s solar industry installed nearly 640MW of solar throughout Q1 2017, edging the technology’s UK-based capacity nearer 13GW.