Technology

March 21, 2019

15,000 ‘hidden’ low carbon installs identified on WPD’s network following unprecedented project

Around 15,000 electric vehicles and solar installs previously unknown to Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) network have been identified following a landmark project.

Octopus introduces rewards scheme for smart meter users. Image: Octopus Energy.

March 19, 2019

Octopus partners Amazon Alexa to ‘hack’ energy supply

Octopus Energy has integrated with Amazon’s Alexa product suite to allow its customers to “hack” the domestic energy market.

March 18, 2019

SSE future-proofs software suite with Contigo deal

SSE has moved to future-proof its back end systems by moving to Contigo’s energy nomination and scheduling platform.

March 18, 2019

Innogy Innovation Hub ramps up investment activity, swells portfolio value by 50%

Innogy Innovation Hub has swollen its start-up portfolio to nearly 90 companies following a frantic 2018.

March 12, 2019

OVO invests in energy tech start-up Electron

OVO has invested in energy technology firm Electron, teasing that it is the first in a series of strategic investments.

March 7, 2019

Sonnen anticipating key synergies within Shell’s New Energies portfolio

German battery storage firm sonnen is expecting to benefit from synergies from more companies within Shell’s New Energies unit as the energy transition accelerates.

March 6, 2019

VIGIL launches new platform for managing vehicle-to-grid charging

The first installations of a new control platform for vehicle-to-grid/building (V2G/V2B) systems and distribution networks have been completed.

March 4, 2019

Project TERRE edges closer as Elexon opens market entry process

Elexon, the entity tasked with delivering the UK’s balancing and settlement code, has opened the market entry process for independent aggregators.

March 1, 2019

Shell, Limejump and the need for a super-charged energy innovation trajectory

February 22, 2019

Northern Powergrid aiming to ‘jump-start’ energy gamification after successful pilot

Northern Powergrid (NPg) is looking to ‘jump-start’ new gamification projects after concluding a trial testing the effectiveness of mobile gaming to incentivise residential demand side response (DSR).