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May 12, 2020

WPD updates EV strategy in bid to rollout 'industry-leading' charging solutions

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has released its updated EV strategy as it outlines measures to help support the rollout.

E.On's adjusted EBIT rose by 9% to €3.2 billion (£2.9 billion).

May 12, 2020

E.On sees sharp increase in sales in first quarter thanks to innogy takeover

E.On has seen a sharp increase in its sales and earnings thanks to last year’s takeover of innogy, including its UK based supplier npower.

May 11, 2020

National Grid ESO reduces embedded generation over bank holiday weekend

National Grid ESO’s new Downward Flexibility Management service was brought into play this weekend to cut embedded generation, along with the Grid Code modification which was also approved.

May 11, 2020

The Local Electricity Bill: A solution to the local energy dilemma?

May 11, 2020

Centrica to integrate EVs with smart devices in new ownership model

Centrica is developing a new model for electric vehicle (EV) ownership in a bid to integrate future mobility and energy.

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

May 11, 2020

Britain hits coal-free month milestone as demand remains low

In a significant milestone for Britain, Sunday marked the country's first coal-free month since the industrial revolution.

Fight for land could have severe implications on the UK's net zero prospects. Image: Statkraft.

May 7, 2020

Statkraft sees £141m loss in Q1 as power prices fall throughout Europe

System price drops in the UK and across Europe drove down Nordic energy giant Statkraft’s earnings in Q1 2020.

Char.gy recently confirmed it installed its 2000th charger since 2018. Image: Char.gy.

May 7, 2020

Iberdrola unveils Char.gy and HOMYHUB as winners of global startup challenge

UK EV charging company Char.gy has been unveiled as one of the winners of Iberdrola’s global startup challenge.

May 7, 2020

Robin Hood becomes the second council owned supplier to seek advisors

Robin Hood Energy has appointed Deloitte to advise the company as part of its strategic review.

May 7, 2020

National Grid ESO unveils new contracts to reduce renewables output

National Grid ESO is ramping up its toolkit for reducing demand as it launches a Downward Flexibility Management service for renewables and announces a new contract with EDF.