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The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.

August 6, 2020

Battery electric vehicle sales jump over 250% in July

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are continuing to soar in a year where registrations have increased 174.6% so far.

August 6, 2020

Greater Manchester could reach net zero by 2030 if energy demand is cut by 25%

Greater Manchester could meet net zero by 2038 but only if it acts now as there is “no room for delay or error”.

Social Energy will continue to operate as a provider of demand side response. Image: Social Energy.

August 6, 2020

Social Energy teams up with UKPN to create smart grid from domestic batteries

Social Energy has teamed up with UK Power Networks (UKPN) to develop a smart grid, offering customers batteries as part of a new trial.

August 5, 2020

Nottingham City Council covers beleaguered Robin Hood Energy’s £24m debt

Nottingham City Council has written off its energy supplier Robin Hood Energy’s £24 million debt.

August 5, 2020

UK's first polyphase SMETS2 meter installed in 'landmark' moment

The first ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter has been installed in the UK, with the technology allowing properties connected to a three-phase electricity supply to have the option of a smart meter.

Selkirk in the Borders region of Scotland. Image: Walter Baxter.

August 5, 2020

People’s Energy expands operations, opening new office in Scottish Borders

Edinburgh-based supplier People’s Energy is expanding its operations, opening a new office in Selkirk.

US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.

August 5, 2020

UK government's Getting Building Fund invests in energy projects

A number of energy projects have been successful in receiving a share of the UK government's £1.3 billion infrastructure investment fund.

BP reduces 2030 emissions reduction target to continue oil and gas operations. Image: BP.

August 4, 2020

BP set to increase low carbon investment to $5bn in reinvention strategy

BP has announced plans to increase its renewables capacity to 50GW, as it increases investment tenfold.

August 4, 2020

Heat pumps to be eligible for £2bn government Green Home Grants

Heat pumps are confirmed to be included in the government’s £2 billion Green Homes Grant as it urges tradespeople to register for MCS accreditation.

August 4, 2020

Energy storage needed to help integrate renewables into EV charging stations

As electric vehicle (EV) charging deployment ramps up and speeds continue to increase, energy storage to support this could reach a global installed capacity of 1,900MW by the end of 2029.