Energy supply for the Ukraine population is now a ‘battlefield’ in the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and we expect that to continue”, said Maksim Timchenko, chief executive of energy company DTeek, in an update. Although thermal generating capacity is still…
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Masdar acquires battery specialist Arlington Energy
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UK-based battery developer Arlington Energy has been acquired by Abu Dhabhi’s Masdar, which said the acquisition will enable it to expand its presence in the UK and European renewable energy markets. Arlington Energy has taken over 170MW of assets through…
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Three extra projects brings ScotWind offshore wind lease options to 27GW
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Three more projects have been awarded seabed lease options by Crown Estate Scotland, bring to 20 the number of projects that have had option agreements confirmed under the ScotWind round. Together could bring forward capacity totalling 27.6GW. The additional projects…
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EDF Renewables to start up 50MW Coventry battery in 2023
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EDF Renewables UK has started construction of a new 50MW / 100MWh/ 2hr battery in Coventry replicating the company’s so-called Energy Superhub already operating in Oxford. The lithium-ion battery, delivered by Wärtsilä, will be directly connected to the high-voltage transmission…
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Ofgem says Delta Gas and Power could lose its licence over unpaid RO bill
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Ofgem has warned Delta Gas and Power that if it does not pay £530,809.20 due under the Renewables Obligation immediately, the regulator may revoke its supply licence. Delta supplies 1,690 business customers in the UK Today (31 October) is the…
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Solar fund acquires Eastern England battery development portfolio
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NextEnergy Solar Fund has acquired the development rights, permits, and initial grid milestones for a 250MW portfolio of battery projects and grid connections in the East of England. The strategic portfolio, named ‘Project Lion’ was acquired for a consideration of…
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Gore Street Energy Storage Fund acquires 200MW project at Heysham
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Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is to acquire a 200MW construction-ready battery project in Heysham from Kona Energy. This is the fund’s largest acquisition to date and will bring its portfolio to 25 projects with a total capacity of 898MW in…
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Bulb customers to move to Octopus Energy entity in November
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Bulb’s 1.5 million customers are to be taken over by Octopus Energy. BEIS said Bulb’s Special Administrators had been been running a “competitive and extensive” sale process. Octopus will continue to use Bulb’s technology and brand for a transitionary period…
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Gridserve claims ‘fastest UK charger’ at Braintree
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Gridserve claims a new electric vehicle (EV) charger at its Braintree forecourt will be the fastest public chargepoint in the UK. The company says that dependent on model and charging capacity the ABB 360kW charger makes will be able to…