Technology

December 17, 2024

Partnership brings Sainsbury’s Smart Charge onto Octopus Electroverse

Utility Octopus’ public charging platform, Octopus Electroverse, will integrate retailer Sainsbury’s Smart Charge EV charging service.

December 17, 2024

First power generated at SSE Irish onshore wind farm

Energy company SSE has announced that its 101MW Yellow River wind farm in Ireland has generated first power.

December 17, 2024

DESNZ launches call for evidence on Capacity Market modernisation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has opened dual consultations on changes to the Capacity Market (CM) rules.

December 16, 2024

Ofgem consults consumers on an AI-enabled energy system

Ofgem has published its findings from a consumer call for input on how AI might be used in the energy sector.

December 16, 2024

Watering down the ZEV mandate risks billions in private investment, industry says

Key stakeholders in EV charging infrastructure have urged the government to recommit to existing EV sales targets.

December 13, 2024

UK government overhauls planning policy to roll out renewables

The government has published changes to the national planning policy framework (NPPF), which it says puts “builders not blockers first”.

December 13, 2024

‘A landmark moment for the clean energy sector’: government releases Clean Power Action Plan

The UK government has revealed what it says are the most ambitious reforms to the country’s energy system in a generation, setting out a plan for achieving clean power by 2030.

December 13, 2024

SSEN projects receive £550,000 innovation funding

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has received £550,000 of funding from the UK’s energy regulator for four new projects.

an overhead view of a BESS project surrounded by green fields

December 12, 2024

The clean energy revolution: a blueprint for businesses

In this contributed blog, Brian Kane, chief project office at Powin, discusses the importance of battery energy storage systems for the NESO's 2030 clean power plan.

December 11, 2024

SSEN Transmission commits over £22 billion to grid infrastructure improvements

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission, energy company SSE’s transmission business, is planning a £22.3 billion grid infrastructure investment.