George Heynes

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May 16, 2023

UK generates its one trillionth kilowatt hour from renewables

The UK has reached a crucial milestone in the race for net zero having surpassed one trillion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity generated from renewables.
Statkraft purchases two Shetland wind farms. Image: Getty.
May 15, 2023

Sustainability is ‘key to unlocking £70 billion economic opportunity’ for UK

The UK has a “once in a generation economic opportunity” to unlock £70 billion by becoming a “sustainability superpower”, says new report.
Octopus Energy successfully acquired the services of Bulb in December. Image: Octopus Energy.
May 12, 2023

Eni Plenitude to use Octopus’ Kraken for 2m customers across the EU

Octopus Energy’s Kraken Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Eni Plenitude to use the platform to support long-term growth in international retail energy markets.
Ofgem has asked stakeholders to send responses by 29 September 2023. Image: Getty Images.
May 12, 2023

GridBeyond clients help save 190MWh of electricity throughout DFS

With the recent news that National Grid ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) saved over 3.3GWh of electricity throughout the winter period, GridBeyond confirmed its clients delivered a 190MWh demand reduction.
Power prices predicted to drop by 18% in new Cornwall Insight research. Image: EDF.
May 11, 2023

Irish government awards over 3GW for offshore wind in ‘breakthrough moment for Ireland’

Ireland’s first Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS-1) auction has seen over 3GW awarded for offshore wind projects.
ubitricity completes 7,000 EV chargepoint installations in the UK. Image: Ubitricity.
May 11, 2023

ubitricity completes 7,000 EV chargepoint installations in the UK

Electric vehicle (EV) charging operator ubitricity has confirmed that it has completed over 7,000 EV chargepoint installations across the UK.
Char.gy recently confirmed it installed its 2000th charger since 2018. Image: Char.gy.
May 11, 2023

Char.gy eyes 100,000-strong network of EV chargers by 2030 under new CEO

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company char.gy is aiming to develop a 100,000 strong network of chargers by 2030, as it changes CEO.
Industry reacts: Sunak’s watering down of net zero targets sparks fury. Image: Pxhere.
May 10, 2023

UK Government holds its first-ever Net Zero Council

The UK Government has held its first-ever Net Zero Council as it aims to support the energy sector in decarbonising.
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May 10, 2023

Demand Flexibility Service cut more than 3.3GWh of peak electricity use over winter

National Grid ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) which ran across the winter of 2022/23 saved over 3,300MWh of electricity during peak times.
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May 10, 2023

Wind generates more electricity than gas in Britain for first time

Drax has confirmed that Britain’s vast wind power resources generated more electricity than gas in the first three months of 2023.

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