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October 4, 2023

Current±’s ‘EV Infrastructure Report’ has now launched

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October 4, 2023

Ofgem delays consultation on review of additional wholesale costs

Energy regulator Ofgem has delayed the follow-up consultation for its review of additional wholesale costs until November/December 2023.
2022/23's variant of the DFS scheme was a major hit with many calling for its reintroduction. Image: Getty.
September 28, 2023

National Grid ESO ‘cautiously optimistic’ this winter with DFS expansion unveiled

National Grid ESO has released its Winter Outlook for 2023/24 detailing the reintroduction and expansion of the demand flexibility service.
Image of chemical symbol for Hydrogen viewed from above among trees and cloud
September 28, 2023

UK, Germany target ‘hydrogen leadership’ roles via new agreement

UK, Germany sign a hydrogen focused partnership to bolster efforts for both countries to become “leaders” in the global hydrogen market.
Thrive generates 63,635MWh of renewable energy in H1 2023. Image: Thrive Renewables.
September 27, 2023

Thrive generates 63,635MWh of renewable energy in H1 2023

In H1 of 2023, Thrive Renewables generated 63,635MWh of renewable electricity via solar, wind, geothermal and hydro assets.
The new rules will help remove "phantom projects" from the TEC register. Image: Nicole Köhler (Pixabay).
September 25, 2023

CMA orders Ofgem to reconsider licences for two DNOs

The CMA has ordered Ofgem to reconsider part of its analysis that led to the modification of two DNO licences.
An EasyGo vehicle in Ireland. Image: EasyGo
September 22, 2023

EV Roundup: Concern over ICE vehicle sale ban delay; MFG reaches 500 ultra-rapid chargepoint milestone

In this week’s EV Roundup, the news was dominated by the government’s decision to delay the ban on petrol and diesel cars to 2035, which many companies felt sent an inconsistent message to investors and drivers. 
Nigel Pocklington, Good Energy CEO (above). Image: Good Energy.
September 22, 2023

EV service Zapmap sees registered users increase by 52% YoY, says Good Energy

EV mapping service Zapmap has seen its registered users increase by 52% year-on-year (YoY) to 683,000 in H1 2023, Good Energy has confirmed.
Industry reacts: Sunak’s watering down of net zero targets sparks fury. Image: Pxhere.
September 21, 2023

Industry reacts: Sunak’s watering down of net zero targets sparks fury

Yesterday (21 September), the UK’s net zero prospects took a heavy hit as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unleashed a flurry of delays effecting both the EV and heat industries.
Electron’s chief executive officer, Jo-Jo Hubbard. Image: Electron
September 21, 2023

Electron raises £4m to scale its flexibility market software for low-carbon grids

Software company Electron has completed a funding round securing £4 million to expand in the UK, Europe, and North America.

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