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‘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. ​
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May 6, 2020

CCC calls for a coronavirus recovery plan that supports net zero

​The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has called for low carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure to be at the heart of the government’s approach to rebuilding the UK after COVID-19.
The report cautioned that the increased risk to investors in new generation energy capacity paired with the cost of capital involved in implementing an LMP system could negate any potential benefits. Image: Getty.
May 1, 2020

National Grid ESO makes plans to disconnect embedded generation due to low demand

National Grid ESO has raised an urgent Grid Code modification that would allow it to disconnect embedded generation.
Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?
April 30, 2020

Global power demand to fall 5% but renewables to avoid ‘historic shock’

​Global electricity demand is on track to drop 5% over 2020, eight times the reduction seen in 2009 as a result of the financial crisis.
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April 30, 2020

Digitalisation, renewables and networks help ‘cushion’ COVID-19 impact for Iberdrola

​ScottishPower owner Iberdrola’s annual results show that strong levels of investment in digitalisation, renewables and networks is helping to see it through COVID-19 challenges.
April 28, 2020

Energy efficiency and the recovery of the UK economy post COVID-19

EVIEs Awards spotlight: EV Start-Up of the Year. Image: Getty.
April 28, 2020

REA calls for EV charger maintenance staff to be key workers

​The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is calling on the government to give key worker status to EV charging maintenance staff.
Electricity generated from renewables increases by 10.5% in 2022, says DESNZ. Image: Pxfuel NC.
April 28, 2020

Britain labeled a ‘green energy pioneer’ as it goes over 18 days straight without coal

​Great Britain has now gone more than 18 days without coal-fired generation, thanks to sunny weather and low demand.
The report focused on electricity transmission
April 28, 2020

Britain hits coal-free record amid sunny skies

​Great Britain has hit a new coal-free record, going for more than 18 days straight without any coal on the grid.
Image: Getty.
April 27, 2020

BEIS looks to relax Capacity Market rules in response to COVID-19

The rules and regulations of the Capacity Market (CM) may be changed the government has said, due to the impact of COVID-19 on holders of capacity agreements.

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