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Cruachan Dam, Scotland, an existing 440MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) facility, one of only four in the UK. PHES is the most commercially mature LDES technology, with a duration typically between 4 and 20 hours. Image: Drax Power.

February 27, 2024

New analysis warns of energy ‘crunch point’ for UK in 2028

A new report commissioned by Drax has discovered an energy 'crunch point' in 2028 where demand will exceed baseload capacity by 7.5GW at peak times.

Xlinks will utilise wind and solar technology in Morocco to provide the UK with 3.6GW. Image: Xlinks.

February 26, 2024

Xlinks welcomes new CEO as Morocco-UK power project steps closer to completion

Xlinks has appointed former Shell executive James Humfrey as its new CEO, as the Morocco-UK Power Project moves closer to fruition.

February 26, 2024

Scotland urges UK to ‘rise’ to net zero challenge ahead of Spring Budget

An open letter from Scotland's deputy first minister, Shona Robinson, has urged the UK government to address net zero and fuel poverty challenges in the 2024 Spring Budget.

February 23, 2024

UK could double its offshore wind capacity in next Contracts for Difference round

The UK could double its offshore wind capacity in this year's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round, revealed a new report by RenewableUK.

February 23, 2024

Energy industry urges government not to ‘ignore’ sky-high energy prices

Ofgem today confirmed that the Q2 price cap will remain significantly higher than pre-crisis levels, causing the energy industry to urge the government not to "ignore" these sky-high prices "as the new normal".

February 23, 2024

Reduced energy price cap remains 49% above pre-crisis levels

Ofgem today (23 February) confirmed the 1 April to 30 June 2024 Default Tariff Cap will be set at £1,690 - 12% lower than the current cap.

February 22, 2024

UK withdraws from fossil fuel-serving Energy Charter Treaty

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed the UK's withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).

February 21, 2024

T-1 2024/25 Capacity Market Auction clears at £35/kW/year, 40% lower than previous round

The T-1 Capacity Market Auction for delivery year 2024/25 concluded yesterday (20 February) clearing at £35.79/kW/year - 40% less than the £60/kW/year cleared in the 2023/24 auction.

February 20, 2024

ECIU: UK’s gas dependency cost £75 billion during the energy crisis

The UK spent an extra £75 billion on wholesale gas over the past two and a half years, new analysis from the ECIU has revealed.

The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Easee.

February 20, 2024

Jumptech submits first EV grid application via ENA API

Jumptech has enabled its first "streamlined" Distribution Network Operator (DNO) application to connect electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to SP Energy Networks.