energy efficiency

April 18, 2024

‘It is about innovation, information and controlling exactly what you’ve got,’ says SolarEdge

Current± speaks to SolarEdge about looking ahead to new residential and commercial technologies in the solar sector.

April 17, 2024

Report: smart meter installations at lowest total since March 2020

In March the GB smart meter rollout took an unexpected downward turn, recording the lowest month of March installations since March 2020.

April 17, 2024

UK government announces new measures for smart electricity system

The UK government has introduced new measures to make the country’s electricity system cheaper, smarter and more flexible.

National Grid ESO Head Office Faraday House

April 17, 2024

ESO proposes retrospective application of grid connection reforms

The UK’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) has proposed applying the ‘First Ready, First Connected’ approach to the existing grid connection queue.

April 15, 2024

National Grid completes Hinkley T-pylon installation

National Grid has announced it has installed overhead conductors on all 116 of its new T-pylons, marking a major milestone for its Hinkley Connection Project.

April 15, 2024

Green UK households use 55% less imported energy, says ECIU

Research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that UK households which use heat pumps and electric vehicles (EVs) use less imported energy.

April 12, 2024

Northern Powergrid releases roadmap to net zero

Northern Powergrid has released a roadmap to net zero, reaffirming its commitment to enabling the energy transition in the North of England.

April 12, 2024

UK power prices drop by 50% YoY in Q1 2024

New analysis from Montel’s EnAppSys has revealed that power prices decreased by approximately 50% in Q1 2024 with record-high renewables output.

April 12, 2024

Ofgem reveals new criteria for assessing mergers

Regulation watchdog Ofgem has announced the criteria it will use to assess mergers, as requested by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

April 11, 2024

SSEN issues tender opportunities for £320 million programme

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has released £320 million of contract opportunities for the north of Scotland’s electricity network.