Uber, Centrica join ‘world’s biggest’ electric vehicle impact trial
Uber, Centrica and an unnamed parcel carrier firm are participating in a new, Ofgem-backed trial which will assess the impact of up to 3,000 electric vehicles on local grids.
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BP and British Gas named among new regulatory sandbox participants as energy marketplaces take off
Local energy marketplaces and their interaction with existing licensing regimes have proven a particular area of interest within Ofgem’s regulatory sandbox initiative, with BP and British Gas named amongst its new participants.
Installations underway to test Centrica's localised energy marketplace in Cornwall
Installations of solar and battery units are underway in Cornwall as part of a local energy project setting out to prove that distributed energy resources can power homes and businesses in the region via a smart digital aggregation platform.
Centrica welcomes BP exec at 'interesting time' for distributed energy business
Centrica has appointed former BP CFO Richard Hookway chief executive of its business division, where he will head up the company’s distributed energy and power (DE&P) activities in the UK as part of his responsibilities.
Six suppliers awarded to public sector energy storage framework by NHS Trust
An NHS Trust has awarded six companies a place on a new energy storage framework to provide public sector bodies with a model for implementing behind-the-meter (BTM) projects.
Centrica makes multi-million-pound investment in EV charging software developer
Centrica has announced a multi-million-pound investment in Israeli EV charging software start-up Driivz.
Centrica sets ambitious targets for decentralised divisions as group profits slide
Centrica has set ambitious targets for divisions focused on the energy transition after it recorded a slump in H1 operating profit.
Utilities struggling with the ‘sharp edge’ of the energy transition
Traditional utilities are struggling with the pace of the energy transition more than most and must adapt quicker, or risk being left behind.
Centrica brings blockchain to local energy marketplace trial
Centrica has powered up its local energy marketplace (LEM) trial in Cornwall, adding blockchain capabilities with the help of LO3 Energy.