Electricity Generation License

February 14, 2024

Ofgem opens consultation on Electricity Generation Licence

Ofgem has launched a consultation on whether changes should be made to the electricity generation licence to ensure it is fit for purpose for assets classed as generation but provide network services.

Ofgem orders EP SHB to pay £23.63m for breach of Generation Licence. Image: Pxhere.

October 16, 2023

Ofgem orders EP SHB to pay £23.63 million for breach of Generation Licence

Energy regulator Ofgem has published a notice ordering electricity generator EP SHB Ltd to pay £23.63 million for a breach of its Generation Licence.

Foyers pumped storage power station was the offending site. Image: SSE Generation.

June 6, 2023

Ofgem orders SSE Generation to pay £9.78m for breach of Generation Licence

Following an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem, SSE Generation has been issued to pay £9.78 million due to a breach of its Generation Licence.

Ofgem said that the Drax Pumped Storage has provided its full corporation with the investigation and has “proactively sought to rectify the matter”. Image: Drax.

January 16, 2023

Drax to pay £6.12 million for breaching Electricity Generation License

Ofgem has confirmed that electricity generator, Drax Pumped Storage Limited, has agreed to pay £6.12 million to the Voluntary Energy Redress fund for breaching its Electricity Generation License.