TGG solutions has used its iON asset monitoring and dispatch tech on a battery project for the first time at Conrad Energy’s 40MW battery in Bedfordshire. The iON tech was developed primarily for small-scale thermal generation including gas peaker plants.…
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Greencoat Wind to acquire share in Burbo Bank Extension, plans share issue
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Greencoat UK Wind plc is to acquire a 25% stake in Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm from AIP. Greencoat is in partnership with a number of pension funds investing through Greencoat Renewable Income LP, a fund also managed by…
Seven active suppliers owe £17M in renewables payments
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Ofgem has named seven active suppliers that have not made Renewables Obligation payments by the late payment deadline of 31 October. Together they owe £17.9 million. The suppliers are: Ampoweruk £3,590,236.65 Whoop Energy £56,306.25 Delta Gas and Power £381,030.65 Entice…
Fund local authorities to help deliver Net Zero, say MPs
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Government has to work with local government, or it will not reach Net Zero by 2050. That was the conclusion of a new report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, which says work with local authorities is key…
Three companies at risk of BSC expulsion
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Three energy companies ae in default of financial obligations under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). Simply Your Energy and Maxen Power Supply Limited have been told that they cannot register new meters, ie they cannot take on more customers,…
New nuclear: RAB means customers will take the risk
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In this week’s budget and spending announcements, funding of £1.7 billion was allocated to helping new nuclear get over the line to a final investment decision before the end of this parliament. Alongside that cash the government published draft legislation…
Domestic EV charger trial seeks participants
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Trojan Energy has announced a new project to develop a single, publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint that can be installed in the street outside a customer’s home and powered by their domestic electricity supply. The new Aon Charger will…
Enzen offers new PV finance options
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Enzen has launched new finance offerings for companies who want to invest in PV. A fully-funded solar option offers a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) and requires no upfront capital investment. All three provisions – self funded, fully funded and…
Islay distillery to switch from oil to biomass
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Islay’s Bunnahabhain distillery has announced it will switch to using biomass, using a by-product of distillation (spent malt, known as draff) and wood chippings from 15 miles away as fuel for its 8000kg/hr steam system. The switch will mean the…
Lack of detailed planning on jobs undermines green agenda, warns Environmental Audit Committee
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Despite announcements committing millions of pounds to green jobs initiatives, the government is yet to define what a ‘green job’ is, and how it will evaluate the perceived demand. Inconsistent government policy and a knowledge-gap in necessary skills are resulting…