Independent network operators provide a large proportion of utility connections for new buildings, and in some cases operate those networks under licence. That puts them at the sharp end of delivering both our net zero ambition and other needs such…
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Coventry and Sandwell named as sites for EDF/Pivot Power batteries and EV charging.
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Wartsila and Pivot Power have announced a deal to develop two grid-scale battery storage facilities in Coventry and Sandwell. The projects will together provide 100MW/200MWh of battery storage. Wärtsilä will supply the battery technology for both projects, underpinned by its…
British Gas joins with RAC to offer EV package: vehicle lease, smart tariff, chargepoint
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British Gas and the RAC and have joined forces to offer a ‘one stop’ electric vehicle (EV) package. The RAC recently offered drivers an EV lease option along with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions; the new partnership means customers can have…
Early participants ‘leaving storage market’ says Gore Street chair, as company plans Europe and US expansion
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The storage maret is consolidating, according to the chair of specialist fund Gore Street Energy Storage. In its annual report chair Patrick Cox said, “The regulatory and market frameworks for energy storage are maturing rapidly with many early participants leaving…
Government should boost rooftop PV rollout by supporting domestic users – and use tax break to step up SME installations
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Households and small businesses think government has ‘lost interest’ in rooftop solar and will not support those installing it, according to new research published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy, but minor changes could boost installation by…
Local leaders want powers to deliver Net Zero
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Mayors and local leaders from across party lines have called for a ‘Power Shift’ from Whitehall so that local and regional authorities can deliver Net Zero. A joint communiqué signed by 32 leaders seeks urgent policy changes that would help…
Low-carbon microgrids will power Open golf tournament, with green chargers for courtesy EV fleet
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Two short-term microgrid installations are providing energy for the 149th Open Golf Championship at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Sandwich. The hybrid system, provided by Aggreko, will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to the previously used…
Gresham House to take forward 240MW of battery storage with new investment
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Gresham House Energy Storage Fund says it will take forward construction of battery storage projects 240MW after a share issue raised £100M. It said the placing was “significantly oversubscribed and a scaling back exercise has been undertaken”. The company says…
Falling costs of electrolysis could make green hydrogen as cheap as blue by mid-2020s – if it avoids grid charges, says Aurora
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Avoiding grid fees and environmental levies is key to reducing the cost of producing ‘green’ hydrogen via electrolysis of water, according to a new report from Aurora Energy Research, as well as having a good green energy resource. But in…
Flexion Energy aims to build 1GW of battery storage in five years, funded by £150M from GLIL Infrastructure Fund
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GLIL Infrastructure Fund and ion Ventures have set up a new joint venture, Flexion Energy Holdings UK Ltd, to develop 300MW of grid-scale battery projects in the UK within two years. They aim to grow the new company’s portfolio to…