SP Energy Networks has successfully completed the first phase of its £4.4 million trial to demonstrate how the electricity network can be restored at a faster pace using renewables.

“The UK Government needs to utilise the tools at their disposal to increase investment in green homes and incentivise decarbonisation,” said Sarah Hunter, non-executive director of public policy at the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).

Regen has released a new report calling for the UK Government and Ofgem to reform grid investment processes to ensure the grid is net zero ready.

Current± sat down with independent energy and mobility consultant and former director of technology and innovation at Octopus Electric Vehicles, Claire Miller, to discuss how renewable technology integration can unlock a smarter energy system.

Osprey Charging has opened the “South West’s largest EV charging hub” consisting of 16 ultra-rapid chargepoints.

Under new plans unveiled on Monday (22 May), SSE Renewables will convert what it claims is Britain's "largest conventional hydro power plant" for pumped hydro storage.

Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission has confirmed that a Marine Licence has been provided for a 2GW “East Coast Subsea Electricity Superhighway”.

Energy infrastructure development company Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat have agreed a partnership to build a 500MW portfolio of UK green hydrogen projects by 2030.

Current± summarises the top electric vehicle (EV) stories from this week and last below - from charging app launches to Octopus expanding its EV charging offerings.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has joined forces with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to conduct a pioneering energy trading trial. The partnership could give the armed forces greater control over their energy expenses while supporting their quest for energy independence.