Page 17 – Current News

March 4, 2025

NESO launches consultation on Frequency Risk and Control Report

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has launched a consultation into the latest Frequency Risk and Control Report (FRCR).

March 4, 2025

Ember: CP30 to reduce UK gas imports by 57%

Research by think tank Ember has found that the government’s Clean Power 2030 plan (CP30) will cut about 57% of gas imports by 2030.

March 4, 2025

UK surpasses 75,000 public EV chargepoints

The UK has reached over 75,000 public chargepoints installed, data from chargepoint mapping service Zapmap shows.

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March 4, 2025

Solving the green skills gap: the need for links between education and industry

In this blog, we speak to Mark Wakeford of EvoEnergy about how strong communication between education institutes and the energy industry is crucial to solving the green skills gap.

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March 3, 2025

Solid-state automotive battery takes to the road in Mercedes trial

Mercedes-Benz has begun road testing a solid-state EV battery system developed in partnership with US-based Factorial Energy.

March 3, 2025

Report: 80% of drivers will save by swapping to an EV

A new report from industry body Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) and independent researchers New AutoMotive has found that the average driver could save £5,580 by swapping to an EV.

March 3, 2025

Repairs training not keeping up with EV sales growth, says Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Vehicle leasing company Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has issued advice that would help the ‘EV skill shortage’.

March 3, 2025

University of Exeter launches £6.5 million study on reducing NHS carbon emissions

The University of Exeter has been awarded £6.5 million in funding to develop a UK-wide hub to help the NHS slash its carbon footprint.

March 3, 2025

ORIT secures £100 million loan facility

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has signed a new five-year term loan facility worth £100 million.

February 28, 2025

NGED launches self-service tool for moving electricity supplies

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) customers will now be able to more easily apply to move their electricity supply and meter thanks to a new online tool.