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January 28, 2021

Engie to install 600 EV chargepoints at Premier Inn hotels

Engie has secured a contract with Whitbread to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints at Premier Inn hotels.

January 28, 2021

National Grid recommends over £183m in 2021 network reinforcement costs

An investment of over £183 million is being recommended by National Grid ESO to support network reinforcement in 2021.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

January 28, 2021

WPD targets £6bn investment in RIIO-ED2 draft plan

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is going to invest £6 billion in its network in the run up to net zero by 2050.

January 27, 2021

Ofgem proposes £100,000 fine for Symbio Energy to send ‘strong message’ about RO payments

Ofgem has proposed a £100,000 fine for Symbio Energy to send a “strong message” about late payments into government renewables schemes.

EDF Energy announced updated completion costs reaching £4.3 billion. Image: EDF

January 27, 2021

EDF’s Hinkley Point C delayed a further six months as costs continue to grow

EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant will be delayed by a further six months due to disruption from COVID-19.

January 27, 2021

Centrica to support ABB UK's EV ambitions with electrification package

Centrica is to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging installations for ABB UK as the latter looks to electrify its fleet by 2025.

January 27, 2021

OVO unveils 'pioneering' type of use EV charging tariff

OVO Energy has launched a ‘type of use’ tariff for electric vehicle (EV) charging that offers a flat rate of 6p/kWh at any time of day.

Social Energy co-founders Julian Wiley (left) and Ryan Gill (right). Credit: Social Energy.

January 27, 2021

Social Energy to expand offering and target international growth following new investment

Renewable energy supplier Social Energy has received a significant investment from fund manager CarVal Investor to grow its business and enter new markets.

January 26, 2021

Statkraft to optimise 68MW of Irish storage in RWE deal

Statkraft is to provide market access and trading optimisation for battery storage assets being developed by RWE in Ireland.

January 26, 2021

SSEN rolls out new monitoring tech as part of Project LEO

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has installed 81 low-voltage monitors in another step for Project Local Energy Oxfordshire (Project LEO).