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January 7, 2025

UKPN DSO hits flexibility milestone

The UK Power Networks (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) arm has announced it is celebrating a significant milestone in flexibility, as over 100,000 live assets have been registered on its platform.

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January 7, 2025

Ofgem grants NESO exemption from mandatory frequency response code

The UK’s electricity regulator Ofgem has agreed to grant the National Energy System Operator (NESO) a derogation and exemption from two articles governing NESO’s Mandatory Frequency Response (MFR) product.

January 6, 2025

Evolve Energy joins forces with Shell Energy Europe

Renewable energy supplier Evolve Energy has signed a long-term trading agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd (SEEL).

January 3, 2025

Private investor buys out Hive Energy’s stake in Ethical Power Group

A private investor has acquired a 50% stake in global renewable energy company Ethical Power Group, formerly held by Hive Energy.

January 2, 2025

Additional price cap rise predicted for April

As the new price cap comes into force this year, energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has predicted further increases for the year ahead.

January 2, 2025

Government consults on car sales targets and zero emission vehicle mandate

The UK government is seeking views on its commitment to end the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2030.

December 30, 2024

The disconnect between grid, planning departments and local councils is slowing down green progress

In this contributed blog, Oli Pettersen, connections manager at Balance Power, explains how planning concerns are harming the UK's green ambitions.

December 27, 2024

Harmony Energy Income Trust moves forward portfolio sale

Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT), a battery energy storage system (BESS) investment fund, has reached a milestone in the sale of its portfolio.

December 24, 2024

Current±’s biggest stories of 2024: power prices and politics

After a tumultuous year for the UK’s renewable energy sector, we look at our most read stories to decide what 2024’s biggest industry news was.

December 20, 2024

Thrive Renewables to develop 57MW Scottish Borders wind farm

Thrive Renewables has acquired development rights for the 57MW Whitelaw Brae onshore wind power plant in the Scottish Borders.

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