Page 59 – Current News

October 7, 2024

SMPnet deploys autonomous power grid software on Northern Powergrid

SMPnet has announced that its autonomous power grid software will be used in a major development for Northern Powergrid’s Community DSO project.

A castle/mansion on a hill in the distance

October 7, 2024

Osprey, Zapgo, HeritageXplore work to increase EV charger availability

Chargepoint operator (CPO) ZapGo and historic home platform HeritageXplore have teamed up to bring electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints to historic homes across the UK.

October 7, 2024

SMMT: BEV demand reached record levels in September

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that September saw demand for battery electric vehicles (BEV) hit a new record volume, achieving a 20.5% share of the overall market.

October 7, 2024

Novel heat pump technology promises to slash emissions for British brewery

A Sussex brewery, Hepworth Brewery, has installed a Greensteam heat pump developed by Surbiton-based startup Futraheat.

A hand lays a thin cable into a metal channel set into the ground

October 7, 2024

Welsh firm announces trial of EV charging tech for homes without driveways

A Welsh company has announced it will soon begin trials of a system allowing EV owners to charge up at home, even without a driveway.

October 4, 2024

Ofgem consultation targets retail energy market innovation

The new consultation aims to drive the conversation on breaking down regulatory barriers to unlock innovation in the retail energy market.

October 4, 2024

UK confirms £21.7 billion carbon capture and storage investment

The UK government has confirmed up to £21.7 billion in financing for carbon capture and storage (CCUS) projects in the UK.

The Dogger Bank wind farm off the east coast of the UK.

October 4, 2024

SSE delays commissioning of Dogger Bank A to H2 2025

SSE has delayed the commissioning of its Dogger Bank A offshore wind farm to H2 2025, ahead of the publication of its financial results.

October 4, 2024

Celtic Sea key for UK’s £12 billion offshore wind opportunity

A critical component of the government's energy production goals, offshore wind presents a substantial opportunity for economic growth.

Piclo-pioneers-local-flexibility-trading-National-Grid-partnership

October 3, 2024

Piclo pioneers local flexibility trading via National Grid partnership

Piclo has facilitated the first flexible power trades into NGED's local market via its Piclo Max platform, broadening trading options for asset owners.