A ‘Founding Statement’ has introduced Great British energy, an operationally independent company wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The new company will be chaired by Juergen Maier, previously chair of supply chain company…
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Clean system needs more transmission lines – and new gas-fired plant
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Two recent reports have highlighted expanding the transmission network as one of the most pressing issues to address in making the electricity system fit for the future. Alongside that they confirmed that some new gas-fired power plants would be required.…
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UK pension funds increase stake in solar PV
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UK pension funds will take a stake in nine solar farms as part of a strategic partnership with Bluefield Solar, a fund focused on acquiring and managing solar energy assets. GLIL is a partnership of UK pension funds, investing into…
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Code change could mean more green gas enters network
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Ofgem has opened the door to allowing more ‘green’ gas to be injected into the gas network. The change would facilitate more use of so-called ‘biogas’, methane which is produced in anaerobic digesters from organic material such as grass or…
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INTERVIEW: Spencer Thompson, Eclipse Power Networks, says microgrids will cut connection delays
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Janet Wood talks to Spencer Thompson, chief executive of Eclipse Power Networks A typical map of the UK’s low voltage distribution network owners (DNOs) shows a handful of companies that operate monopoly licence areas covering the whole of the country.…
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King’s speech: the industry responds
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Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive, CCSA: “The King’s Speech is a key indicator of the Government’s priorities, and we are pleased to see low carbon energy and the net zero economy at the heart of its legislative agenda.” … “With the…
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Durham to expand EV charging infrastructure
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Durham County Council is working in partnership with Zest to identify an additional 250 electric vehicle (EV) charging locations across the county. The first phase of the charging points is set to be installed from September. The project is being…
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Battery proposal submitted to Moray Council
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RES has submitted an application to build a 49.9MW battery to Moray Council. The proposed Corshellach battery, will be situated on land adjacent to Berryburn substation and existing transmission infrastructure, near Dunphail. Milo Amsbury-Savage, Development Project Manager for RES, added:…
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Public renewable energy developer, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, launched in Wales
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The Welsh government has launched a publicly-owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru. The company has been established to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects, particularly onshore wind, on the wider Welsh public estate and maximise their…