Leaving the EU’s nuclear safeguards agreement Euratom “comes at a cost of millions, with very real doubts that it will actually be ready in time” the Select Committee on Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has warned in a new…
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Good Energy and New Motion start trial for EV charging proposition
by Annabel Andrews •
Good Energy, the 100% renewable electricity and green gas provider, has signed a pilot agreement with Europe’s largest smart charging solutions provider for electric vehicles, NewMotion. The pilot agreement will see NewMotion install smart electric vehicle charging points at Good…
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National Audit Office: Green Investment Bank bids were below minimum acceptable valuation
by New Power •
Two offers made to buy the Green Investment Bank (GIB) were both below the government’s minimum acceptable valuation, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). Macquarie, the winning bidder, raised its offer during the process, but at the same time it…
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BSR takes over O&M for Westmill solar farm
by Annabel Andrews •
British Solar Renewables has won a contract to operate and manage the UK’s first community-owned renewable energy project, Westmill. The co-operative that runs the solar farm chose BSR to manage the 5MW project following a competitive tender, and the contract…
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Train ‘third rail’ an ideal client for solar PV, says new report
by New Power •
Solar PV linked directly to the rail system could supply a significant parti of the system’s power needs, according to a new report, “Riding Sunbeams” supported by 10:10, Imperial College, Innovate UK and Community Energy England. The researchers found that…
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10MW battery consented for Perthshire
by New Power •
Capbal has won planning consent for a 10MW/5000kWh battery unit on the Feddal Estate, Perthshire. It is Capbal’s first storage scheme in Scotland to secure planning consent. Capbal expects the Braco facility to enter operation in mid-2019. Its business partner, NEC,…
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Smart Energy Europe warns over threat to IEM open market rules with proposed exemptions for ancillary services
by New Power •
Smart Energy Europe has raised an alarm over proposed changes in the proposed design of the EU’s Internal Energy Market that would allow transmission system operators (TSO) to own and operate storage and provide more ancillary services themselves. The group…
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OPINION Tales of the unexpected: innovation needs a willingness to think differently
by New Power •
Another day, another industry meeting. First on the agenda: innovation. The industry needs fresh ideas. It has to break the mould. There are new technologies, new services, new offers out there that could make our system better, serve customers and…
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Simec acquires Green Highland Renewables
by New Power •
Ancala Partners has sold its hydro power business, Green Highland Renewables to Simec, the energy arm of the global energy, metals and industrials group, the GFG Alliance. The transaction is unconditional and is scheduled to complete before the end of…