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A V2G charger installed as part of the Seev4 City Project. Image: Cenex.

June 23, 2020

V2G has 'huge potential' beyond financial benefits

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology has been “reduced down” to making revenue from energy trading despite having a “range of opportunities” and benefits.

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

June 22, 2020

EVs can offer UK £24 billion opportunity as demand ramps up

Electric vehicles (EVs) present a £24 billion opportunity for the UK if a number of opportunities are seized by UK organisations.

The Offshore Wind Sector Deal was launched in March 2019 to help grow the sector.

June 22, 2020

Net zero must be ‘hard wired’ into COVID-19 recovery

Energy efficiency, electric vehicles (EVs) and digitalisation should be at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery according to National Grid ESO director Fintan Slye.

The government agency aims to achieve net zero emissions in gas, electricity, waste, business travel, and water by 2030. Image: Pixabay.

June 22, 2020

‘Golden window of opportunity’ for the energy sector to transform as UK recovers from COVID-19

Energy UK has added its voice to those calling for energy to be at the centre of a green recovery from COVID-19.

Electricity generated from renewables increases by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ. Image: Pxfuel NC.

June 22, 2020

RenewableUK and BEAMA sign MoU to forge closer connections across breadth of energy sector

RenewableUK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEAMA to help drive the UK towards a more flexible low-carbon energy system.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

June 22, 2020

National Grid ESO launches Stability Pathfinder follow-up for Scotland

National Grid ESO has set its sights on a broader range of technologies as the second phase of its Stability Pathfinder gets underway.

Flexitricity aggregated Philip Dennis Foodservice’s two batteries. Image: Flexitricity.

June 19, 2020

Flexitricity hails new milestone as its VPP grows beyond 500MW

Flexitricity’s virtual power plant has hit a new milestone, with more than 500MW of capacity under management.

Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Image: Robert J Heath.

June 19, 2020

Heat decarbonisation pathways for South Wales unveiled

Key strategic decisions on the decarbonisation of heat in South Wales will likely need to be made in the next five years to enable critical infrastructure investment planning.