George Heynes

July 23, 2024

1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage project in Scotland launches

Yesterday (22 July), SSE Renewables revealed plans to progress a 1.8GW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project at Loch Fearna, Scotland, with a consortium led by Gilkes Energy.

IRENA report on global renewable power generation

July 22, 2024

RIIO-3: ‘it’s important that we get this right’

Ofgem's RIIO-3 price control process for 2026-2031 may be a critical juncture in the path to the UK’s net zero goals.

July 19, 2024

Ofgem releases decision on RIIO-3 price control

Energy regulator Ofgem has released its Sector Specific Methodology Decision (SSMD) for RIIO-3, covering the period between 2026 and 2031.

July 19, 2024

Labour government establishes Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce

The UK government launched the Onshore Wind Industry Taskforce to accelerate the deployment of the renewable energy generation technology.

July 18, 2024

CCC: UK severely behind on 2030 decarbonisation targets

A report by the CCC has signalled that urgent action is required to get the UK back on track with its 2030 carbon emission reduction target.

July 17, 2024

ChargeUK: home, workplace and public EV chargepoints currently deliver 7GW of power per day

EV trade association ChargeUK has claimed that the UK’s home, workplace and public chargepoint network can deliver 7GW of power daily.

July 17, 2024

Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub granted greenlight

Aberdeen City Council and BP, via its joint venture BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy, have agreed on the final investment decision on its green hydrogen hub, which aims to support Aberdeen's energy transition.