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May 9, 2023

Green recovery scheme for Northampton to power motorway EV charging 

National Grid has announced a £650,000 scheme to power electric vehicle (EV) charging points for motorway drivers and increase the capacity of the local grid in Northampton. 
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May 9, 2023

Powering Up: The urgent need for increased energy capacity to meet EV charging demand

In less than seven years in 2030, the UK will ban the sale of all traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
US government unveils plans for seven clean hydrogen hubs. Image: Getty Images.
May 5, 2023

Heriot-Watt University launches centre for green hydrogen innovation

Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University has launched a new centre for green hydrogen innovation with companies Logan Energy and PlusZero.
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May 5, 2023

Zest, A & S Leisure Group deliver four rapid EV chargers in Sheffield

Sheffield-based A & S Leisure Group and Zest have confirmed the launch of four rapid EV charging points at Napoleons Casino in Sheffield.
National Grid is also trialling autonomous drones for visual monitoring of pylons. Image: National Grid.
May 3, 2023

National Grid upgrades energy network in Chepstow, South Wales 

National Grid has announced an investment of £700,000 in the Newhouse primary substation where a second high voltage transformer is being installed. 
This adds to the 10GW of capacity that was unlocked for 'shovel-ready' power projects earlier this year. Image: National Grid.
May 3, 2023

Octopus Energy releases five-point plan to speed up grid connections

Octopus Energy has called for “more action, speed and results to clear the grid connection queue” as it outlined its five-point plan to quickly connect 5.7GW of renewable projects.
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May 2, 2023

BP announces first quarter 2023 profits of £4 billion 

Oil giant BP announced profits for the first quarter of 2023 of £4 billion, and a further share buyback of £1.4 billion. 
Origin ‘upgrades’ FY2023 energy market outlook due to strong contribution from Octopus Energy. Image: Octopus Energy.
May 2, 2023

Origin ‘upgrades’ FY2023 energy market outlook due to strong contribution from Octopus Energy

Australian power company Origin Energy has upgraded its 2023 financial year energy markets earnings due to a “stronger than expected” contribution from Octopus Energy.
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May 2, 2023

British Gas trials half price electricity on Sundays

British Gas has launched what it says is a ‘supplier first’ new trail to encourage its customers to manage demand.
Despite the eagerness for renewables in the North East
April 28, 2023

UK set to miss 2035 decarbonised power system target, says BEIS Committee

A Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has said that the UK’s decarbonised power system by 2035 target is in jeopardy.

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