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Ofgem has asked stakeholders to send responses by 29 September 2023. Image: Getty Images.

August 18, 2023

Ofgem issues call for input on domestic DSR engagement

Energy regulator Ofgem yesterday (17 August) issued a call for input on how to engage domestic consumers in Demand Side Response (DSR).

August 17, 2023

Flexibility could replace four gas stations, says Cornwall Insight

Cornwall Insight has found that flexible electricity usage would negate the need for four additional gas-fired power stations.

August 17, 2023

Hydrogen roundup: UK govt unveils 17-strong shortlist for funding; University of Sheffield installs new electrolyser for SAF testing

The UK Government has unveiled a 17-strong shortlist of green hydrogen projects, totalling 262MW of capacity, which could receive funding.

Mercia PR and RheEnergise have also partnered to provide 100MW of long-duration storage by 2030. Image: Drax.

August 16, 2023

Scottish Minister calls for framework on pumped storage hydro

Neil Gray MSP, the Scottish Government’s cabinet secretary for energy, has called on the UK Government to provide developers with "certainty" for new pumped storage hydro (PSH) plants.

August 14, 2023

UK Government launches UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Government has today (14 August) launched the UK Business Climate Hub aiming to support decarbonisation among businesses.

The wind farm first started generating in 1995. Image: ScottishPower.

August 10, 2023

ScottishPower to upgrade turbines at Scotland’s first commercial wind farm

ScottishPower is set to repower Scotland’s first commercial wind farm to increase its generation capacity to over 79MW.

August 7, 2023

Vodafone, DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter network

Vodafone has signed a 15-year agreement with the Data Communications Company (DCC) to upgrade Britain’s smart meter network.

The new funding raises AR5's funding to £227 million. Image: Scottish Government (flickr).

August 3, 2023

CfD funding £58 million below 2022 commitment despite increase

The UK Government has today (3 August) unveiled a £22 million increase in funding for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

Mitie acquires assets and team from BES specialist G2 Energy. Image: volzi (Pixabay).

August 3, 2023

Mitie acquires assets and team from BESS specialist G2 Energy

Following the closure of G2 Energy last month, outsourcing firm Mitie has secured various assets and the intellectual property from the battery storage specialist.