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May 1, 2020

Octopus Energy becomes a unicorn thanks to investment from Origin

​Octopus Energy has become a unicorn, thanks to Australian energy company Origin Energy acquiring a 20% stake.
The report cautioned that the increased risk to investors in new generation energy capacity paired with the cost of capital involved in implementing an LMP system could negate any potential benefits. Image: Getty.
May 1, 2020

National Grid ESO makes plans to disconnect embedded generation due to low demand

National Grid ESO has raised an urgent Grid Code modification that would allow it to disconnect embedded generation.
Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?
April 30, 2020

Global power demand to fall 5% but renewables to avoid ‘historic shock’

​Global electricity demand is on track to drop 5% over 2020, eight times the reduction seen in 2009 as a result of the financial crisis.
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April 30, 2020

Digitalisation, renewables and networks help ‘cushion’ COVID-19 impact for Iberdrola

​ScottishPower owner Iberdrola’s annual results show that strong levels of investment in digitalisation, renewables and networks is helping to see it through COVID-19 challenges.
Uniper's North Killingholme Power Station. Image: David Hebb.
April 29, 2020

Uniper looks to optimise its assets with FICO enterprise license

​Generation company Uniper is looking to move its computing to the cloud, having bought an enterprise license for FICO Xpress Optimisation.
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April 29, 2020

BEIS unveils sweeping plans for heat as RHI closure confirmed

Grants of £4,000 are to replace the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), the government has announced as part of several heat proposals.
April 28, 2020

Energy efficiency and the recovery of the UK economy post COVID-19

Electricity generated from renewables increases by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ. Image: Pxfuel NC.
April 28, 2020

Britain labeled a ‘green energy pioneer’ as it goes over 18 days straight without coal

​Great Britain has now gone more than 18 days without coal-fired generation, thanks to sunny weather and low demand.
The report focused on electricity transmission
April 28, 2020

Britain hits coal-free record amid sunny skies

​Great Britain has hit a new coal-free record, going for more than 18 days straight without any coal on the grid.
Image: Ian Taylor.
April 27, 2020

Arenko helps manage 950MW Clap for Carers pickup

The UK saw a surge in energy demand last Thursday as people went inside after Clapping for Carers.

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