Milan Topalov

The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.
June 28, 2021

EV charging and heat pumps set to drive 2021 growth for electrical wholesalers

​The electric vehicle (EV) charging and heat pump product sectors are to grow following the electrical wholesale market contracting in 2020.
Research by Cornwall Insight into Britain’s power market predicts highs of £150/MWh in winter 2025. Image: Getty.
June 25, 2021

Climate Change Committee reports: energy sector praises ‘spot on’ recommendations

Current± caught up with the energy sector to find out what they thought of the CCC’s two new progress reports.
June 25, 2021

Changing perceptions: the importance of V2G

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
June 25, 2021

BSC data now presumed open to assist net zero progress

All Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) data is now presumed open, allowing individuals to request it be made openly available even if they are not a BSC Party.
June 24, 2021

P2P trading and demand management at industrial parks: A look at West Suffolk’s project

The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.
June 24, 2021

CCC calls for government to ‘be bold’ as it slams the gap between targets and policy

​The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has criticised the lack of firm policies to back up the UK’s ambitious climate change targets.
A battery system was recently installed as part of the trial. Image: EDF.
June 24, 2021

P2P trial expands to offer simulated flexibility services following battery install

​A smart local flexible energy market trial dubbed the Urban Energy Club has started offering simulated flexibility services after the installation of a new battery.
Image: National Grid.
June 23, 2021

National Grid ESO hails world first transition of gas power plant to provide inertia

​Two gas turbines at Triton Power’s Deeside Power Station have been repurposed to provide inertia and reactive power to National Grid ESO.
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June 23, 2021

BEIS backs down on requiring CMUs to be registered for the Balancing Mechanism

​Capacity Market Units (CMUs) will not be required to be part of the Balancing Mechanism yet, following consultation feedback.
Image: E.ON.
June 23, 2021

E.ON begins installation of £4m heat pump system in London’s square mile

​Utility E.ON has started the installation of a hybrid heating system that combines a heat pump, recycled heat and its combined heating and power (CHP).

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