Tech

Octopus Energy and Gett partner to charge 4,000 London black taxis. Image: LEVC.

March 19, 2019

DfT unveils mobility regulatory revolution to capitalise on ‘unprecedented’ shift in transport

The government has launched a major review of UK transport laws as it bids to capitalise on an “unprecedented” shift in low carbon, urban transport.

March 18, 2019

SSE future-proofs software suite with Contigo deal

SSE has moved to future-proof its back end systems by moving to Contigo’s energy nomination and scheduling platform.

March 18, 2019

Innogy Innovation Hub ramps up investment activity, swells portfolio value by 50%

Innogy Innovation Hub has swollen its start-up portfolio to nearly 90 companies following a frantic 2018.

March 15, 2019

Nippon Koei enters UK battery storage JV, targets two grid-scale projects

Nippon Koei, one of Japan’s largest engineering firms, has formed a joint venture with a British battery storage firm to construct two 50MW behind-the-meter storage projects in the UK.

March 13, 2019

Good Energy, Zap-Map and the digital energy world

March 12, 2019

OVO invests in energy tech start-up Electron

OVO has invested in energy technology firm Electron, teasing that it is the first in a series of strategic investments.

Already existing mechanisms could help mitigate the effects this winter. Image: Getty.

March 11, 2019

Major SMETS2 milestone passed as installs ramp up

The Data Communications Company (DCC), the body tasked with maintaining the UK’s smart meter data network, has confirmed a major smart meter milestone has been surpassed.

March 7, 2019

Sonnen anticipating key synergies within Shell’s New Energies portfolio

German battery storage firm sonnen is expecting to benefit from synergies from more companies within Shell’s New Energies unit as the energy transition accelerates.

March 6, 2019

VIGIL launches new platform for managing vehicle-to-grid charging

The first installations of a new control platform for vehicle-to-grid/building (V2G/V2B) systems and distribution networks have been completed.

March 6, 2019

Honda unveils energy management play, partners Moixa and Ubitricity

Honda has become the latest automotive giant to announce a move into Europe’s energy sector, partnering with two solutions providers to bring an energy management service to the table.