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January 31, 2022

Battery storage is 'standing on its own two feet' as investor confidence rises

Investors are now becoming more comfortable with battery storage, with projects being profitable and cost-effective, according to industry experts.
Current± rounds up the top stories from the EV market this week including: the ‘crucial’ ZEV mandate
January 27, 2022

UK ranks first in Europe for climate tech VC funding- PwC

​The UK has ranked first in Europe for total climate tech venture capital (VC) funding between 2013 and the first half of 2021, PwC has found.
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December 20, 2021

Aviva invests in Clean Growth Fund to expand sustainability start-up knowledge

​Aviva has invested in UK venture capital fund the Clean Growth Fund, which in turn is investing in early-stage clean technology ventures.
The report cautioned that the UK would struggle to reach its net zero targets if investment in businesses’ net zero strategies to reach their ESG commitments aren’t sustained. Image: Getty.
December 14, 2021

Net Zero APPG ‘profoundly concerned’ over lack of immediate government action on decarbonisation

​The Net Zero All Party Parliamentary Group (NZ APPG) has warned that effective climate policy can’t “simply depend on just hoping for the best” with the release of a series of recommendations for the government.
One of the specialist barges used to construct North Sea Link
December 14, 2021

Ofgem to invite bids for billions of pounds of interconnectors in ‘cap and floor’ investment round

​Regulator Ofgem has invited bids for new electricity interconnectors, in an effort to increase energy security in the UK.
December 10, 2021

'We'd like to give people an exit': How further acquisitions could be on the cards for RAW Charging

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December 10, 2021

Octopus Energy expanding Kraken platform thanks to £227m investment from CPP Investments

​Octopus Energy is looking to grow its Kraken platform, thanks to a £227 million (US$300 million) investment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments).
Current± rounds up the top stories from the EV market this week including: the ‘crucial’ ZEV mandate
December 9, 2021

Iduna raises ambition as it seeks £6.5m through second investment offer

​Electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Iduna has launched a second offer through Abundance’s crowdfunding platform.
BP reduces 2030 emissions reduction target to continue oil and gas operations. Image: BP.
December 8, 2021

Grid Edge secures new bp ventures investment in £2m funding round

​Cleantech start-up Grid Edge has closed a £2 million funding round, securing investment from bp ventures, Goldacre and Aston University.
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November 26, 2021

BlackRock joins IONITY shareholders in £592m HPC EV charger investment

BlackRock’s Global Renewable Power platform is to become a shareholder in IONITY, investing a combined €700 million (£592 million) alongside IONITY’s existing shareholders.

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