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September 20, 2019

Rock-bottom CfD results proof renewables are ‘blowing the competition out of the water’

The “exceptionally low” results in today’s Contracts for Difference auction are proof that renewables are “blowing the competition of the water”, the green economy has said this morning.
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September 13, 2019

OVO seals £500 million swoop for SSE supply division

OVO Energy is to acquire SSE’s energy supply division in a £500 million deal.
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September 10, 2019

Government EV charging fund to kick off with Masdar-backed spend to double rapid charging network

The UK government has formally unveiled its new £400 million Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF), boasting a maiden investment from UAE renewables investment group Masdar.
Octopus introduces rewards scheme for smart meter users. Image: Octopus Energy.
September 9, 2019

Octopus acquires German digital energy supplier 4hundred as global expansion continues

Octopus Energy has continued its international expansion, acquiring the German green energy group 4hundred for an undisclosed fee.
Image: Bristol City Council.
September 9, 2019

Bristol launches ambitious £1 billion net zero energy finance bid

Bristol has launched an ambitious plan to raise up to £1 billion of investment to turn it into the UK’s first carbon neutral city.
Image: The Scottish National Party
September 5, 2019

Scottish government unveils £3 billion investment portfolio in slew of green finance policy

The Scottish government has unveiled a host of green finance policies set to kick-start its journey towards a 2045 net zero.
Image: Hazel Capital/Gresham House.
August 28, 2019

Gresham House aiming to sate UK demand for grid-scale batteries with Noriker deal

Gresham House said that it was perfectly poised to cater for growing demand for grid-scale batteries in the UK, revealing it had acquired a minor stake in battery project developer Noriker Power.
Image: E-Wald.
August 27, 2019

Statkraft cements European EV charging play with E-Wald acquisition

Statkraft has moved to strengthen its position in Europe’s electric vehicle charging market, acquiring German chargepoint operator E-Wald.
Image: Statkraft.
August 22, 2019

Statkraft doubles down on UK onshore renewables plan with wind developer acquisition

Statkraft has moved to bolster its UK renewables ambitions with the purchase of onshore wind developer Airvolution Clean Energy.
Image: Jess Shurte.
August 15, 2019

Faraday Grid plunged into administration after funding bids fall short

Energy technology firm Faraday Grid has been plunged into administration after failing to find the funding needed to take it “to the next level”.

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