Feed In Tariffs (FITs) for anaerobic digestion (AD), standalone PV solar and wind installations between 100 and 1500kW have been so in demand that installations are now queued to 2017, with some wind generators having to wait until October 2017.…

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The pre-qualification window has opened today for three different Capacity Market auctions. Pre-qualification will run from today (1 August) to 26 August, and will be followed by the Pre-qualification Assessment Window, from 29 August to 23 September. The auctions in question are: 2016 Four…

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Ofgem has  launched an investigation into SSE’s pre payment meter (PPM) processes The investigation is being launched following concerns about SSE’s approach to switching its customers onto pre-payment meter tariffs, particularly those in potentially vulnerable situations. Ofgem said the investigation…

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Citizens Advice is working on a new energy supplier comparison tool that will rank energy suppliers according to a set of individual metrics as well as an overall performance rating. The five proposed metrics covered by the tool are the number…

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The government has granted the development consent order (DCO) for Meaford Energy Centre, near Stone in Staffordshire. This energy centre will be a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station with a nominal generating capacity of 299MW with electricity connection, gas…

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The government should only build a nuclear power plant at Wylfa Newydd if the strike price is below that agreed for the Hinkley Point C and competitive with onshore wind, the Welsh Affairs Committee said in a report published today. It also said the…

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Drax saw pre-tax profit fall by £50 million in the six months to 30 June, compared to 2015. The removal of Levy Exemption Certificates and deteriorating commodity markets were to blame, the company said. The effect had been mitigated by…

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Recent changes in Government renewable energy policy have created uncertainty that could threaten the industry’s prospects for further growth, the Scottish Affairs Committee said in a report published today. The report, which looked at the renewable energy sector in Scotland,…

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EDF has called its board members to a meeting on 28 July to take a final investment decision on Hinkley Point C. The meeting follows a 4 July meeting with EDF’s works council, after which EDF said it reconfirmed its…

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Distribution network operators (DNOs) could face fines if they have not provided a good service to companies who want to connect to the network and now Ofgem has asked customers to give their views on DNOs’ performance. Ofgem explains that…

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