Energy Usage

February 11, 2025

National Grid begins work to connect 40GWh battery factory in Somerset

National Grid has begun multi-million pound engineering work that will support the creation of a 40GWh factory near Bridgwater.

February 10, 2025

Erova Energy signs CPPA with CareyGlass and Curraghgraigue Wind Farm

Erova Energy has inked a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with CareyGlass to supply the firm with energy from the Curraghgraigue Wind Farm.

February 7, 2025

Ofgem CEO expresses support for zonal pricing

Jonathan Brearley, CEO of the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has come out in support of shifting the power system to zonal pricing.

February 7, 2025

UK offshore wind pipeline hits 96GW, world’s second-largest

A new report from RenewableUK has revealed that the global capacity of offshore wind farms has crossed the 80GW threshold, thanks to a meteoric rise in installed capacity.

February 4, 2025

Network data key to coping with increased EV demand

In this contributed blog, Adrian McNulty, vice president of utility solutions at IQGeo, explores how networks can handle the added demand of EV charging.

January 31, 2025

Net zero at risk if energy bills rise, says Octopus

A survey commissioned by Octopus Energy has revealed that cost of living trumps environmental concerns for the majority of UK households.

January 31, 2025

UK submits Nationally Determined Contribution committing to 81% emissions reduction

The UK’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has been confirmed, committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035.

January 31, 2025

Energy UK: supporting business to cut carbon ‘will pay off’

A new review from trade group Energy UK has revealed businesses need more support to switch to clean energy and take advantage of the business benefits this can bring.