Page 33 – Current News

January 6, 2025

Record EV sales in 2024 as mandated target looms

The UK new car market recorded its second successive year of growth as electric vehicles (EVs) took a record annual volume and market share of 19.6%.

January 6, 2025

Evolve Energy joins forces with Shell Energy Europe

Renewable energy supplier Evolve Energy has signed a long-term trading agreement with Shell Energy Europe Ltd (SEEL).

A hand lays a thin cable into a metal channel set into the ground

January 6, 2025

Government releases cross-pavement EV charging guidelines

The government has published policy guidance for local authorities to allow EV drivers to install cross-pavement charging solutions.

January 6, 2025

Incoming president Donald Trump blasts UK offshore wind sector

Incoming US president Donald Trump has waded into the North Sea discussion, calling on the UK government to turn its back on offshore wind.

a single house with solar panels on the roof

January 3, 2025

Welsh government awards £10 million to smart local energy projects

The Welsh government has announced the winners of a £10 million grant scheme set to boost rapid development of smart local energy systems.

January 3, 2025

Private investor buys out Hive Energy’s stake in Ethical Power Group

A private investor has acquired a 50% stake in global renewable energy company Ethical Power Group, formerly held by Hive Energy.

wind turbine on green field under blue skies

January 3, 2025

Analysis: 2024 cleanest ever year for UK electricity

Analysis from Carbon Brief has revealed that 2024 marked the cleanest-ever year for UK electricity as emissions per unit plummeted.

January 3, 2025

Government commits to remove barriers to energy storage deployment

The UK government will identify and address the market, policy and regulatory barriers holding back the development of long-term energy storage projects.

January 2, 2025

Additional price cap rise predicted for April

As the new price cap comes into force this year, energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has predicted further increases for the year ahead.

January 2, 2025

Next two renewable energy auctions must procure up to 52GW to achieve clean power 2030

The next contracts for difference (CfD) auctions will have to procure record-breaking amounts of renewable energy if the 2030 clean power target is to be met.