Supply

March 14, 2019

RWE on the ‘home straight’ of establishing renewables powerhouse

Global energy giant RWE is on the “home straight” of its asset swap with E.On and establishing itself as a renewables powerhouse, the company said today.

March 11, 2019

Civic power supply and the need to avoid the Big Six becoming the Big Twelve

March 7, 2019

Offshore wind sector deal establishes 30% power production target

The government intends for offshore wind to provide more than 30% of Britain’s electricity by 2030 as part of a new sector deal for the technology.

March 5, 2019

Statkraft unveils 1GW virtual power plant in UK, intends to double capacity by summer

Statkraft has launched a 1GW renewables, battery storage and flexible gas virtual power plant (VPP) in the UK and aims to double its capacity by the summer.

Net zero transformation could add £240bn to UK economy . Image: Getty.

March 4, 2019

Renewables hit record high in 2018 as fossil fuels faltered

Renewable energy generation hit a record high in 2018, with gas, coal and nuclear all falling.

March 1, 2019

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

February 27, 2019

CMA launches RWE/E.On asset swap probe

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into the so-called ‘mega merger’ between RWE and E.On.

February 27, 2019

Drax lauds supporting role in energy transition as Capacity Market spectre looms large

Drax has said its ability to support the UK’s energy transition will become increasingly important as low carbon power soars, but the Capacity Market’s ongoing suspension looms large over the firm’s 2019.

Only 2% of businesses said they are currently investing in hydrogen technology. Image: Centrica.

February 21, 2019

Centrica shares plummet to 20-year low as retail pressures loom

Centrica has warned that it will face “some pressure” next year as Ofgem’s price cap bites, sending shares plummeting in early morning trading.

February 20, 2019

ScottishPower heralds ‘pivotal year’ in ‘landmark journey’ after renewables surge

ScottishPower has lauded a “pivotal year” after its renewables business surged and its liberalised power supply business bucked the market trend to report a near trebling in earnings.