‘Grid delays hamper UK industry’s net zero’

A survey indicates that delays in securing new or upgraded electricity grid connections are a significant obstacle to industrial decarbonisation in the UK

Ireland and France launch construction on Celtic interconnector

Construction has begun on the Celtic Interconnector project, uniting the electricity grids of Ireland and France through a 700MW submarine cable expected to be completed in 2026

Ofgem’s new rules to eliminate ‘zombie projects’

The energy regulator has announced stringent measures to address the backlog of stalled or non-viable energy projects in the electricity grid connection queue

Abernethy substation powers up

The project enables the connection of up to 50MW of renewable energy to the local electricity grid, sufficient to power around 60,000 homes annually.

Boiler ban sparks electricity shortage concerns for new homes

The proposed ban on gas boilers in new homes from 2025 has raised concerns in the industry about potential grid capacity problems

Only two days left to apply for £200 energy bill support

UK households have just two days left to apply for the £200 Alternative Fuel Payment

Electricity grid workers put down their picket signs after accepting offer

Around 1,300 electricity grid workers in London and the South East and East of England have cancelled their planned pay strikes

Gravity energy storage for cleaner power grids!

Scotland’s Gravitricity has teamed up with a Czech electricity flexibility company to bring their gravity storage technology to market

Joint venture to oversee Germany/UK interconnector

Arup and Fichtner will provide project services to the project that will directly link UK and German electricity grids for the first time

New initiative to help modernise Puerto Rico’s power grid

It kickstarts the PR100 Study, a community-driven and locally tailored roadmap to help Puerto Rico meet its target of 100% renewable electricity, improve power sector resiliency and boost access to more affordable energy and cleaner air