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Last week saw the publication of the highly anticipated Net Zero Review, led by Chris Skidmore MP, which cited the need to increase the deployment and adoption of low carbon technologies in a bid to reach the UK’s net zero targets.

The UK government has outlined a number of potential reforms for the Capacity Market (CM) in a bid to unlock the nation’s renewable sector and clean energy future.

The UK’s renewable generation sector has started the year in full force with 4 January seeing 87.6% of zero carbon electricity generated onto the grid – a new record for the nation.

Failed energy supplier Bulb has confirmed a judicial review has been lodged that may delay the transfer of customers and employees to Octopus Energy.

Demand flexibility services for consumers could well be more successful should sufficient financial incentives be provided.

Ofgem has confirmed that mutualisation has been activated for the fifth year in a row.

Electricity North West has unveiled that over £10 million has been made available in order to facilitate the creation of a gigawatt of flexibility from 2023-28 across 30 locations in the North West.

The UK government has denied plans for Sizewell C are currently under review, reiterating its commitment in supporting the acceleration of the nuclear industry.

With Ireland forecasted to reach its 80% renewable target by 2030, Cornwall Insight has confirmed that the increase in renewable technologies and generation will help lower winter energy prices below the pre-2021 historical average from 2027 onwards.