Tidal Energy Ltd has gone into administration. Administrators from Begbies Traynor were appointed on 17 October and told the BBC that “key staff have been retained” to continue TEL’s operations while a buyer is sought. Tidal Energy installed Wales’ first full-scale tidal…
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Ofgem acts to protect customers in credit if their energy supplier goes bust
by Annabel Andrews •
Energy regulator Ofgem has refined its ‘supplier of last resort’ arrangements – which take effect when an energy company fails – so that customers who are in credit with the failed supplier are less likely to lose their cash. Ofgem…
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E.On launches #MyEnergyHack children’s competition
by Annabel Andrews •
E.On has launched a new online hub and competition to help develop children’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects and to help their parents and teachers support them in understanding key energy topics. The Energise Anythung hub and #MyEnergyHack competition…
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Maighne wind farm denied consent
by New Power •
An Bord Pleanala has refused permission for Element Power Ireland’s proposed 47-turbine Maighne wind farm. The planning agency said the 125MW project straddling the border between Co Kildare and Co Meath was premature, pending the adoption of either a national…
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Ofgem finds major untapped potential for demand response in I&C businesses
by New Power •
UK industrial and commercial (I&C) businesses may be able to provide up to 3GW of demand reduction and 1.9GW of demand turn-up to help meet the need for flexibility and balance electricity supply and demand, according to research by regulator…
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Successful radar trials improve wind farm prospects
by New Power •
Proposals for what will be one of the largest onshore wind farm developments in Scotland look set to climb off the drawing board now that Glasgow Airport has successfully trialled a new radar system to detect turbines at Bank Group’s…
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Scottish government gives go ahead for new 72.6MW wind farm
by Annabel Andrews •
Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse has given consent for the construction of a 22 turbine wind farm in the Highlands. The Creag Riabhach wind farm will be located on the Altnaharra Estate, near Lairg, in the North Highlands. The wind farm…
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Government opens first tranche of £320m district heating fund
by Annabel Andrews •
The government has opened a new £320m fund to invest in low carbon heat networks. The first part of the fund, worth up to £39m, will be open to local authorities and public sector bodies who submit applications for their…
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Norway interconnector could cost a third less than early estimate
by New Power •
The estimate for the construction cost of a new electricity link between between GB and Norway has been reduced. The new link will be owned and operated by National Grid Interconnector Holdings (NGIH) and by Statnett, the Norwegian transmission system…