Tech

November 30, 2021

Habitat Energy acquired by Quinbrook as it eyes further global expansion

Global investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has acquired UK-based optimisation and trading platform Habitat Energy Limited.

The software platforms will be integrated by the end of 2021. Image: Jumptech.

November 29, 2021

Jumptech partners ev.energy to combine software platforms and streamline installations

Jumptech has partnered with ev.energy to integrate together the companies’ installer management platform and electric vehicle (EV) owner smart-charging software platform.

The trial will run in Boston Spa (pictured) and Wetherby in West Yorkshire. Image: Northern Powergrid.

November 29, 2021

Northern Powergrid unveil voltage control project to increase network efficiency

Northern Powergrid is looking to lower customers energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by using smart meter data to optimise the network voltage.

The Wicken battery is located near Milton Keynes. Image: Thrive Renewables.

November 25, 2021

Thrive Renewables’ maiden 5MW/7.45MWh battery starts operating

Thrive Renewables’ first battery storage project is now fully operational, and providing flexibility to the grid.

November 24, 2021

WPD trial aims to prevent power cuts using ‘listening’ devices

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is undertaking a new project designed to ‘listen’ for faults on the electricity network before they happen.

Late intervention from China and India saw language pertaining to the phase out of coal watered down.

November 23, 2021

PODCAST: What the Glasgow Climate Pact means for renewables

Despite a last-minute watering down due to Chinese and Indian protests, COP26 still closed with commitments to phase down coal and rapidly deploy renewable energy generators.

More than 150 exhibitors are taking part in this year's event.

November 23, 2021

Solar and Storage Live 2021: Day One

The Solar Media team are at Solar and Storage Live at Birmingham’s NEC Arena. The Current± editorial team will be reporting live from the event, bringing you all the insight, news and views from the show floor.

Green hydrogen: silver bullet or cog in the machine? Image: Scottish Power.

November 22, 2021

UK government announces £9.4m in funding for Whitelee green hydrogen project

The UK government has announced £9.4 million in funding for the Whitelee green hydrogen project.

November 19, 2021

Current± Chats: Octopus Hydrogen’s William Rowe on electrolyser costs and the need for green hydrogen

Smart charging via the GenGame app. Image: GenGame

November 19, 2021

Chameleon Technology acquires GenGame in 'next milestone' for home energy optimisation platform plans

GenGame is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chameleon Technology as part of the latter’s plans to provide consumers with a platform for intelligent, optimised control over their home energy system.

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