Britain’s 25 years of offshore wind leadership
Britain’s 25 years of offshore wind leadership UK marks 25 years of offshore wind as sector becomes backbone of clean power The UK is marking 25 years since its first offshore wind farm began generating clean power, with Blyth Offshore Wind Farm off the Northumberland coast paving the way for an industry now central to […]
Three giant grid projects get Ofgem approval
Three giant grid projects get Ofgem approval Links for offshore and onshore power approved which could save consumers £6bn Three huge grid projects designed to move more clean British power to homes and slash constraint costs, have just been pushed a step closer by Ofgem. The regulator has approved new delivery dates and scope changes […]
Offshore wind cuts fuel import costs by £30bn
Offshore wind cuts fuel import costs by £30bn Offshore wind has saved the UK over £30bn in fuel imports and now generates more electricity than domestic gas Offshore wind has reduced UK spending on imported fuels by at least £30bn in real 2024 prices, according to new analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. […]
Grid rulebook ripped up in biggest shake-up in decades
Grid rulebook ripped up in biggest shake-up in decades NESO has changed connection rules killing off 300GW of zombie projects Great Britain has ripped up its grid connections rulebook in the biggest overhaul the energy system has seen in decades. The move announced today, is all about unlocking billions in clean power investment and clearing […]
Energy theft surges costing economy £1bn
Energy theft surges costing economy £1bn Energy theft rises sharply, adding on average £50 to household bills nationwide Energy theft is costing UK consumers an estimated £1.4bn a year, adding around £50 to every household’s annual bill, according to new figures from Crimestoppers’ Stay Energy Safe division. The sharp rise in meter tampering not only increases costs […]
Ofgem price control plan to give network supply chain more certainty
Ofgem price control plan to give network supply chain more certainty Ofgem’s ED3 plans could smooth grid investment, giving networks clearer, cleaner future BEAMA has welcomed Ofgem’s proposed approach to the next electricity distribution network price control, saying it could deliver more predictable, long term demand for UK network manufacturers from 2028 to 2033. In its response […]
GB Energy finally sets out five year plan
GB Energy finally sets out five year plan First strategic plan for GBE is revealed looking at infrastructure and jobs Great British Energy has set out its clean power five-year plan to build public stakes in the UK’s energy future and deliver industrial muscle at the same time. The new strategy shows how a publicly […]
Smart energy trading trial begins to boost renewable grid access
Smart energy trading trial begins to boost renewable grid access A new three-month trial aims to ease grid congestion by letting businesses trade spare network capacity through a digital marketplace SP Electricity North West has launched the trial phase of its innovative BiTraDER project, designed to help renewable energy sources connect more easily to the […]
Offshore wind supply chain gets £2.4m boost
Offshore wind supply chain gets £2.4m boost OWGP awards £2.4m to nine UK firms to boost offshore wind supply chain capacity nationwide The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has awarded £2.4 million to nine UK supply chain companies to help scale up their operations and strengthen offshore wind delivery across the country. The funding comes […]
Sustainability back on the agenda for CEOs!
Sustainability back on the agenda for CEOs! CEOs shift sustainability from moral duty to commercial strategy as pressure and business benefits grow Sustainability is firmly back on the boardroom agenda as CEOs increasingly link it to costs, customers and commercial performance, according to new analysis from Bain and Company. Their survey of C-suite leaders shows […]
