David Clubb, director of RenewableUK Cymru, argues that rural communities unsure about how Brexit will affect subsidies should not discount the opportunities for energy projects The farming community is no stranger to change, but the coming years will test the…
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FSB wants energy industry supply chain opened to small businesses as it reveals 12% are self-generators
by New Power •
Small businesses in the UK are concerned about energy security and believe the UK should be more self-sufficient, according to a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). But they are optimistic about the role of renewable energy…
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Challenger supplier Green Energy UK offers ‘time of day’ tariff
by New Power •
Green Energy UK has launched a variable tariff for residential electricity customers, claiming it will give customers more control over their energy bills. The new tariff is called TIDE. Doug Stewart, Green Energy UK’s chief executive, said: “The introduction of…
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Macquarie to buy half 573MW Race Bank wind farm from Dong
by Annabel Andrews •
Dong Energy has entered into an agreement to sell 50% of its 573MW UK offshore wind farm project at Race Bank to Macquarie Group – with equal interests. Race Bank is currently in advanced stages of construction and is…
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Renewable heat industry welcomes reforms to RHI
by Annabel Andrews •
Changes announced to the reformed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) have been welcomed by the renewable heat industry. The government announced that solar heat would still be supported by the new scheme and support will increase for large and industrial biomass projects.…
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Trafford CCGT fails to meet Capacity Market milestone, gives up agreement
by New Power •
The Trafford power project has failed to meet its Financial Commitment Milestone for receiving a Capacity Market contract, developer Carlton Power has informed the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and has given up its agreement. The company…
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NI Utility Regulator revokes Open Electric’s supply licence
by Annabel Andrews •
NI energy supplier Open Electric has ceased trading and had its licence revoked by the NI Utility Regulator. The company’s customers will now transfer under supplier of last resort arrangements to Power NI, which is the price-regulated supplier in Northern Ireland.…
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Drax passes State Aid test for third biomass conversion
by New Power •
The European Commission has concluded that UK support for the conversion of a unit at the Drax power station, so it uses wood fuel instead of coal, complies with EU State Aid rules. The 645MW capacity unit will be the…
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UKERC: We need engagement and action on emissions
by New Power •
UK Energy Research Centre director, Jim Watson, calls on the government to act immediately An important priority for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is the new Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP). The plan is required under…