Page 80 – Current News

British coins of various denominations in a dish

August 19, 2024

Energy price cap predicted to rise 9%: Cornwall Insight

Cornwall Insight has released its prediction for the Ofgem October – December price cap, forecasting a rise after two successive falls.

August 19, 2024

Smart meter installations jump 17% in July

The latest data from ElectraLink has revealed that UK-wide smart meter installations have had a surprising rise in July, with 30,000 more meters installed than the previous month.

A 3D render of the proposed hydrogen facility.

August 16, 2024

Innovate UK awards funding for Welsh offshore green hydrogen project

A group of energy industry majors have secured £887,000 in funding for a project that seeks to develop offshore green hydrogen generation.

A white wind turbine, shot from below, under a blue sky

August 16, 2024

Irish wind marks third-best July on record

Statistics from Wind Energy Ireland have revealed that July 2024 was the third-best on record for wind power generation.

Wind turbine at Dorenell wind farm in Scotland

August 16, 2024

EDF and Utilita forge wholesale market partnership for over 800,000 customers

In a move that gives Utilita’s 800,000+ customers access to EDF’s range of low-carbon products, the utility has entered into an exclusive structured trading agreement with the UK energy giant.

An image of two buses in the dark with lights on

August 16, 2024

SMMT: ZEV buses and truck registrations on the rise

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the UK market for electric buses and trucks is seeing major growth.

August 15, 2024

Eclipse Power, Connected Kerb ink agreement to speed EV charger rollout

Eclipse Power has signed a framework agreement with chargepoint operator Connected Kerb to speed installation times for public EV chargers.

Render of Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s Frederick Data Centre facility.

August 15, 2024

Quinbrook & UPP partner for Rowan Digital Infrastructure co-investment

Quinbrook partners with UPP for strategic investment in Rowan Digital Infrastructure to drive its data centre net-zero transition.

August 15, 2024

Octopus Energy launches free electricity sessions to aid grid balancing

Octopus Energy has launched “Free Electricity Sessions”, offering customers the chance to use electricity for free when the grid is greenest.

An electric SUV charges under a solar-powered EV charger

August 15, 2024

Beam Global installs first solar EV chargers on British Army bases

Electric vehicle (EV) charger infrastructure firm Beam Global has installed the first set of solar-powered EV chargers on several British Army bases in Cyprus.