UK revamps heat pump grants scheme

Families are set to benefit from cheaper and simpler heat pump installations as the government updates its Boiler Upgrade Scheme, saving around £2,500 off upfront costs by removing mandatory insulation requirements

TotalEnergies strikes new logistics partnership

XPO Logistics has initiated a partnership with TotalEnergies in the UK aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer delivery experience

RWE starts construction of its first UK solar farms

RWE begins construction on seven new solar farms in the UK, with plans for 330MW of solar power and 45MW of battery storage

UK plans to transform coal plant into green energy hub

SSE Energy Solutions and CCR Energy have teamed up to explore energy solutions for the Aberthaw coal-powered plant in South Wales, aiming to transform it into a hub for green energy production

Scotland’s Orbital set to dive into US waters

Orbital Marine Power is set to deploy its floating tidal turbine off Blakely Island in Washington State

UK offers cash bonuses for green wind investments

The UK Government plans to encourage offshore wind companies to cut their carbon footprint by providing extra payments in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference scheme, scheduled to launch in 2025

UK Power Networks launches day-ahead flexibility product

The new product allows flexibility providers adjust their actions a day ahead, helping balance supply and demand peaks

Welsh Water fined £40m for “misreporting” performance data

Following an investigation by Ofwat, Welsh Water has been ordered to pay £40 million in compensation to customers due to “misleading” performance data on leakage and water consumption

Concerns over government’s gas power station plans

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology has expressed concern over the government’s decision to support new gas power stations without carbon capture technology

Electricity smart meter installations up five months in a row

Despite a slight decrease month-on-month, smart meter installations in February 2024 increased by 12% compared to the same period last year