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Ireland is targeting 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

August 30, 2022

Irish consumers to receive renewable energy generator payback money, says Cornwall Insight

Ireland’s renewable sector has seen significant growth in previous years and now energy customers are set to receive €89.10 (£76.53) as part of renewable energy generators payback money, says Cornwall Insight.

May 31, 2022

ElectraLink figures see smart meter installations hit 18m in new milestone

Over 18 million electricity smart meter installations have now taken place since the programme began a decade ago, according to ElectraLink.

National Grid ESO's control centre. Image: National Grid ESO.

April 14, 2022

Safe and secure supply forecast in National Grid ESO's Summer Outlook despite 'challenging' low demand

There is sufficient capacity and operational tools to maintain security of supply over for the summer period, National Grid ESO has said, with low demand to remain challenging.

March 9, 2022

BEIS stats show 50% of all GB meters are smart or advanced as installations rise

By the end of 2021, there were 27.8 million smart and advanced meters in homes and small businesses in Great Britain.

January 13, 2022

OVO Energy reportedly to cut 1,700 jobs

OVO Energy is reportedly to cut a quarter of its 6,200-strong workforce amid the continued volatility in the energy supply market.

California’s sun sharing the perfect model for European electricity

January 13, 2022

CfD costs to be paid back to electricity suppliers as high wholesale prices continue

Around £39,222,407 is to be returned to electricity suppliers through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, the first quarter in which this has occurred.

December 21, 2021

Smart meter rollout hits 17 million milestone as installation rates slow

A new milestone has been reached in the smart meter rollout, with 17 million installations since the programme began.

Nigel Pocklington, Good Energy CEO (above). Image: Good Energy.

November 26, 2021

Good Energy declares its 'job is done as a developer' as it sells 48MW portfolio to focus on mobility and energy services

Good Energy is selling its 47.5MW renewable asset portfolio as part of a shift towards mobility and energy services, including increased investment into Zap-Map.

Goto Energy said it remains "immensely proud" of what it has created and its staff. Image: Goto Energy.

October 19, 2021

Goto Energy latest supplier to shutter amid gas price crisis

Goto Energy has become the latest supplier to go under during a turbulent period in the energy market.

Image of the IFA2 National Grid Interconnector

October 18, 2021

Fire-damaged IFA1 to not return to full capacity until Oct 2023 due to 'extensive work' required

National Grid has pushed back its expectation of when the IFA1 interconnector with France will be operating at its full 2GW capacity again.

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