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May 17, 2023

Increased UK-EU cooperation could cut energy costs by £1.1 billion a year

Trade association Energy UK has published new analysis showing that increased UK cooperation with the EU could cut wholesale energy costs.

May 15, 2023

Sustainability is ‘key to unlocking £70 billion economic opportunity’ for UK

The UK has a “once in a generation economic opportunity” to unlock £70 billion by becoming a “sustainability superpower”, says new report.

May 10, 2023

UK Government holds its first-ever Net Zero Council

The UK Government has held its first-ever Net Zero Council as it aims to support the energy sector in decarbonising.

Octopus Investments Penyrheollas solar farm image ORIT

May 10, 2023

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust sees NAV decrease in Q1 2023

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORITs) saw its net asset value (NAV) decrease in Q1 2023 primarily due to lower forecast wholesale power prices across Europe.

Gore Street’s Lower Road battery energy storage system (BESS), which has in the past been one of the top performing assets in the UK market. Image: Gore Street.

May 4, 2023

UK FFR prices fall to lowest since 2019 due to market saturation, says Modo

Market analytics platform Modo Energy has said that Firm Frequency Response (FFR) auction prices in the UK have reached its lowest level since 2019 as a result of market saturation.

May 2, 2023

Origin ‘upgrades’ FY2023 energy market outlook due to strong contribution from Octopus Energy

Australian power company Origin Energy has upgraded its 2023 financial year energy markets earnings due to a “stronger than expected” contribution from Octopus Energy.

May 2, 2023

British Gas trials half price electricity on Sundays

British Gas has launched what it says is a ‘supplier first’ new trail to encourage its customers to manage demand.

May sees BEVs consolidate is position as second most sold vehicles in UK. Image: Ivan Radic Flickr.

April 28, 2023

North Yorkshire Council to tackle rural charging limitations with new strategy

North Yorkshire Council is set to release a new electric vehicle (EV) strategy aiming to tackle rural charging limitations.

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April 26, 2023

Octopus Energy, TAQA invest in 3.6GW UK-Morocco megaproject

Xlink’s project aiming to connect the UK with Morocco via a power line has received investment from Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and Octopus Energy.