Scottish Renewables CEO Claire Mack has called for further government action as COP26 takes place in Glasgow. Image: Scottish Renewables.
November 5, 2021

Scottish Renewables calls for planning regime changes to accelerate renewables

​Trade association Scottish Renewables has called for reforms to the planning process to enable greater onshore and offshore wind capacity.
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
November 5, 2021

Five suppliers default out of Elexon’s BSC

​Five more suppliers have defaulted out of Elexon’s Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), as energy suppliers continue to struggle amid market pressures.
The report cautioned that the increased risk to investors in new generation energy capacity paired with the cost of capital involved in implementing an LMP system could negate any potential benefits. Image: Getty.
November 5, 2021

Energy supplier market shrinks by over half as further ‘tough times ahead’

The number of domestic energy suppliers has fallen by over half from 47 to 25 since the start of 2021.
Elia's Chris Peeters and Octopus' Greg Jackson signing their contracts at an event at COP26. Image: Octopus Energy.
November 4, 2021

Octopus Energy Group signs deal with Elia Group for European smart green energy grid

​Octopus Energy Group has signed an new deal with Elia Group at COP26, to build a smart green energy grid across Belgium and Germany.
The 5MW/15MWh LAES plant has been completed at the Pilsworth landfill gas site in Bury
November 4, 2021

New Long Duration Energy Storage Council launched at COP26

​At the ongoing COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, a new CEO-led long-duration energy story organisation has been announced.
E.ON Next is powered by Kraken Technologies
November 4, 2021

Octopus’ Kraken to deliver enhanced customer service operations in EDF deal

EDF is to move its five million customers onto Octopus Energy’s Kraken platform from the summer of 2023.
Shell's annual profits skyrocket to a record breaking 115 year high. Image: Shell.
November 4, 2021

Shell to support energy transition start-ups with new £1bn Shell Ventures funding

A new $1.4 billion (£1 billion) fund for Shell Ventures is to be invested in businesses accelerating the energy transition.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
November 4, 2021

Ofgem confirms collapse of four more energy suppliers

​Omni Energy, MA Energy, Zebra Power and Ampoweruk are the latest suppliers to go under as the supply market continues to shrink.
Image: Getty.
November 3, 2021

National Grid ESO to develop digital twin of Britain’s energy system

​National Grid ESO has launched a new project to build a digital replica of the entire British energy landscape.
The Swing Bridge was opened in 1876
November 3, 2021

Northern Powergrid unveils £2.5m 'Microresilience' smart-grid programme

Northern Powergrid has unveiled a new £2.5 million smart-grid programme, called Microresilience, which is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind​.

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