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February 20, 2020

SSE exploring different charging types as it expands EV fleet

SSE is increasing its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) following its commitment to the EV100 scheme.

February 20, 2020

Shell Energy launches EV charging bundle offering 2,000 miles free charging

Shell Energy is launching a new electric vehicle (EV) charging offer including an EV tariff and charger.

February 19, 2020

Current± Disruptors: Igloo Energy’s Matt Clemow on taking a smart energy management approach to decarbonisation

February 19, 2020

Driivz raises £8.4m in latest funding round with GVR and Centrica

Cloud-based software platform Driivz has completed its C funding round, raising $11 million from Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) and Centrica Innovations.

February 19, 2020

Powel’s software set to optimise Enel’s Italian operations

Powel talked to Current± to expand on how its software can help to optimise energy giant Enel's operations in Italy and beyond.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

February 18, 2020

DNV GL warns of barriers to digitalisation 'holding back' energy transition

Barriers to implementing digitalisation measures in the transmission and distribution (T&D) industry could "hold back" the success of the global energy transition, DNV GL has said.

The Merton Rule required new commercial buildings over 1000 square metres to generate at least 10% of their energy needs from on-site renewable energy equipment .

February 18, 2020

Government announces £20 million for local smart energy projects

The UK government has today announced a £90 million investment package for projects focused on reducing emissions from heavy industry and homes.

February 18, 2020

‘More thought’ needed for storage-led DSR participation in Capacity Market, Ofgem says

Ofgem has said that “more thought” is needed on how demand-side response (DSR) units can incorporate limited duration technologies, such as storage, when bidding for Capacity Market contracts.

February 17, 2020

Shell signs power offtake deal for 100MW of UK battery storage

Shell-owned Limejump is set to optimise 100MW of battery storage, providing grid balancing and frequency response services.

ScottishPower's Wether Hill wind farm. Image: Bob Peace.

February 17, 2020

ScottishPower seeks to challenge greenwashing with new 100% renewable tariff

ScottishPower has announced from today all new domestic fixed price tariffs will use 100% renewable energy that will be sourced entirely from its own wind farms.