The Bloxwich battery
February 1, 2021

Dynamic Containment assets jump into action following French interconnector trip

Battery storage was called into action following ​the IFA2 interconnector with France – which went live late last month​ – tripping on Friday (29 January).
Octopus Energy, Good Energy and E.On pay £8 million due to missed payments to customers. Image: Getty.
February 1, 2021

Smart meter rollout reaches 10 million milestone

​The 10 millionth smart meter has been installed in Great Britain in a significant milestone for the technology.
17 energy suppliers found to have weaknesses in customer practices
February 1, 2021

British Gas Evolve and EDF selected as Suppliers of Last Resort

​British Gas Evolve has been appointed to take on Simplicity’s customers, while EDF takes on Green Network Energy’s, following the collapse of the two small suppliers last week.
The implications of the NIS Directive for UK energy companies
February 1, 2021

Ofgem independent system operator call 'only the first step in a longer journey'

​Ofgem’s recommendation that an independent system operator is created is "understandable" but “only the first step on a longer journey”.
Strong wind generation has helped keep the grid secure over much of the winter so far. Image: Pxfuel.
January 29, 2021

National Grid ESO opens consultation into disconnection of embedded generation

National Grid ESO (NGESO) has opened a consultation to develop new guidelines around disconnection of embedded generation.
Image: IONITY.
January 29, 2021

IONITY completes six new 350kW EV charger installs

​UK Power Networks (UKPN) has worked with IONITY for the installation of six high-power chargers at Extra Motorway Services’ area on the M25.
Business and the energy crisis: have the measures gone far enough? Image: Pixabay NC.
January 29, 2021

Two more suppliers close leaving over 400,000 customers to Ofgem's safety net

Another two power suppliers have ceased to trade, in what continues to be a challenging market for smaller players.
Image: ESB.
January 29, 2021

ESB Energy latest to join Zap-Pay EV charging payment service

​Zap-Map has signed up a second electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator – ESB Energy – to its Zap-Pay service.
ADE: ‘recent governmental moves risk undermining positive climate action’. Image: Getty Images.
January 28, 2021

Renewables overtake fossil fuels in Europe but must triple to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

​Renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Europe in what is being hailed as a “landmark” moment.
The Sewells Farm in Barcombe
January 28, 2021

UKPN to develop electrified heating roadmap in Sussex trial

​UK Power Networks is to develop a roadmap for electrified heating through a trial in Sussex village Barcombe.

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