The first Energy House at the University of Salford. Image: Octopus Energy.

Construction of ‘unique’ £16m energy research facility Energy House 2.0 gets underway

12 Nov 2020, 11:25

University of Salford breaks ground on the Energy House 2.0, a major new research facility focused on energy use in the UK.

UKPN unveils £50m funding package as it opens its largest-ever flexibility tender

11 Nov 2020, 12:46

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has unveiled a £50 million funding package as part of its largest-ever open tender for flexibility.

Arenko's chief technology officer, Roger Hollies. Image: Arenko.

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Current± Chats: Arenko’s Roger Hollies on Dynamic Containment and the growth of batteries

10 Nov 2020, 13:44

Current± caught up with Arenko chief technology officer Roger Hollies about how Dynamic Containment works, the growth of batteries in the UK and searching for the next big thing.

Tesla Energy Plan launched inviting homes to become part of Virtual Power Plant

27 Oct 2020, 11:45

Tesla has launched the Tesla Energy Plan, combining solar and Powerwall batteries with a fixed tariff.

BEIS announces £65m to support high-performance batteries and robotics

11 Sep 2020, 14:00

In an effort to support future technologies, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced £65 million in funding.

The Bloxwich battery used in the trials. Image: Arenko.

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Could tech take over: A look at Arenko and National Grid ESO’s flexibility trial

20 Aug 2020, 17:33

Following the second successful trial of Arenko's flexibility offering for National Grid ESO, Current± took a look at why its needed, how it works and the benefits of switching to batteries.