UK battery storage capacity surpases nuclear power for the first time
Battery storage has reached a major milestone in Britain’s energy transition, with installed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity surpassing the country’s nuclear generating...
Electric Volvo HGV for Shoreham Port
Shoreham Port has made its first foray into heavy duty electric transportation by investing in a new Volvo FH Aero Electric 6x2 tractor unit.
The...
Research shows air source heat pumps can be four times as efficient as gas...
Research by Bellway and The University of Salford has shown that air source heat pumps can work four times as efficiently as gas boilers...
National Grid Electricity Distribution partners with Data Centre Alliance to support digital growth
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has announced a strategic partnership with The Data Centre Alliance (DCA), strengthening collaboration between the electricity network and one of...
Enviromena secures long-term power purchase agreements with EDF for three CfD solar sites
Enviromena, the UK-based independent power producer, has signed a series of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with EDF for three solar projects supported by...
Lightweight solar panels installed at East Sussex’s Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion...
Commercial Solar Specialist, Absolar has installed 144 lightweight solar panels (specifically chosen for the site considering its structural features) across the Auditorium roof of...
Whyte & Mackay and ENGIE sign renewable power and supply agreement linking solar and...
Whyte & Mackay and ENGIE have announced an innovative energy agreement incorporating 24/7 matching, helping to deliver more sustainable whisky distilling through locally sourced...
Shell unveils EV concept car
Shell has revealed a new concept car with technology it says can improve EV capabilities without the need for bigger batteries.
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Hinkley Connection Project reaches major milestone as northern section is energised
National Grid has reached a significant milestone on its Hinkley Connection Project, with 44km of new overhead powerlines now energised between Sandford and Seabank.
The...
Reimagining energy storage: Powering the net zero transition
As the world accelerates towards net zero, one of the biggest challenges remains how to store renewable energy efficiently and cost-effectively. RheEnergise, a UK-based...
Thinventory leads way in tackling smart meter battery challenge
Thinventory has partnered with meter refurbishment and recycling specialist CL Refurbishments to support the safe storage and movement of the lithium thionyl chloride batteries...
Octopus and CATL to create battery-swapping hubs across Europe
Energy tech business Octopus Energy and CATL, the battery manufacturer, have announced a new joint venture (JV) to build a European network of battery-swapping...
National Grid invites views on plans for major new subsea link to deliver a...
National Grid has today launched the first stage of public consultation in North Wales on proposals for Western Link 2, an electricity connection linking...
Allstar launches EV charging offer for fleets
Corpay business Allstar has launched a new charging offer for HGV and LCV fleets which combines access to public and semi-private charging infrastructure through...
From pilot to pipeline: what a growing BESS market demands from everyone involved
As the number of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects reaches a critical mass, Matthew Ling, business development director at Leep Utilities, explains the...
Enviromena acquires 26MWp Duxhurst solar project in Surrey from Luminous Energy
Enviromena, the UK-based independent power producer, has acquired Duxhurst Solar Farm, a 26.37MWp project located near Reigate in Surrey, from Luminous Energy.
The project holds...
Wellcome Genome Campus unveils plans for landmark energy networks
Wellcome Genome Campus has unveiled plans for a landmark new ‘Energy Farm’ that will support its growing site and provide an educational hub where...
Powerday takes delivery of Volvo electric hookloaders
London-based waste and recycling management business Powerday has taken delivery of two electric Volvo FM Low Entry 8x4 rigids, both installed with hookloader equipment.
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EDF and Duracell Energy launch home battery trial for local flexibility markets
Today, EDF and Puredrive Energy, the authorised licensee and manufacturer of Duracell Energy home battery storage products, have announced a three-month trial that will...
Green Frog Connect joins Hanab to accelerate growth in UK grid
Green Frog Connect (GFC), the UK-based independent connections provider specialising in high-voltage grid infrastructure, has today announced that it has become part of Hanab...