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West Burton B was EDF's only remaining gas plant in the UK. Image: EDF.

September 1, 2021

EIG complete acquisition of 1400MW of EDF assets creating West Burton Energy

Institutional investor EIG has created a new electricity supplier through the acquisition of a 1381MW of assets from EDF Energy.

The partnership with Easee follows agreements with ProjectEV

September 1, 2021

Jumptech signs partnership with Norwegian EV chargepoint manufacturer Easee

Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint software company Jumptech has signed a new agreement with Easee UK.

August 31, 2021

Britain hits new import record as interconnector capacity grows

Britain hit a new electricity import record in a glimpse of the future according to energy market analyst EnAppSys.

MFG's Stretford site is now home to eight dedicated ultra-rapid 150kW EV charging bays. Image: MFG.

August 31, 2021

Manchester’s first ultra-rapid EV charging forecourt opened

The North West of England’s first dedicated ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) power site has now opened in Manchester - also the first rapid-only site in Manchester - at MFG’s Stretford branch on the Chester Road.

Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?

August 31, 2021

Ofgem announces £450m Strategic Innovation Fund

Ofgem has announced a new £450 million fund to help unlock innovation in energy networks.

August 27, 2021

JCG doubles investment in liquid air energy storage firm Highview Power

African energy conglomerate Janus Continental Group (JCG) has increased its investment into Highview Power to over £20 million.

The web portal update comes after an update to the Power Track app earlier this year. Image: SSEN

August 27, 2021

SSEN unveils newly redesigned Power Track web portal

New updates to SSEN’s redesigned and reconfigured web portal include an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint locator and improved optimisation for mobile devices.

So Energy no longer exploring additional funding options after return of a 'more stable market'. Image: ESB.

August 27, 2021

ESB Energy merges with So Energy to form UK's 'next big green' supplier

ESB Energy has taken a 75% stake in challenger energy supplier So Energy, with the two businesses to merge under the latter’s brand.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

August 27, 2021

ENA consults on third iteration of standardised flexibility services contract

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a consultation on the next version of its standard contract for flexibility services.

August 27, 2021

V2G incorporated into Lightsource Labs' Tribe in Wallbox partnership

Lightsource Labs has signed a strategic partnership with Wallbox to allow users of its home management platform Tribe to perform vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services.