Massive UK subsea link greenlit

Ofgem has granted provisional approval for the construction of Eastern Green Link 2, an over-500km subsea connection between Scotland and Yorkshire, set to be the longest ever built in Britain

Nearly 1,000 miles of power lines needed in UK electricity overhaul

The UK’s electricity network requires a £60 billion upgrade to meet government decarbonisation targets by 2035, according to National Grid ESO

SSEN first to release full smart meter data

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution has become the first DNO to publicly disclose its complete smart meter half-hourly consumption datasets

UK energy network operators to offer over 700 apprenticeships

The roles range from community-based to administrative positions, encompassing apprentice analysts, engineers and corporate positions

Storm Isha powers more than half of Britain

Storm Isha, while generating 54% of UK electricity at 12:30 pm today, has simultaneously led to widespread power cuts, impacting thousands of households in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Cumbria

Storm chaos: 10,000 homes still in the dark

Electricity networks in Britain have restored power to 125,000 customers following Storm Henk, but around 10,000 homes remain without power

UK unlocks 50GW capacity for early grid connection

The UK’s electricity grid has expedited the availability of 50GW capacity for generators and battery storage providers, outpacing initial schedules

Storm Ciaran leaves power outages in its wake

Power outages have been reported across the UK in the aftermath of Storm Ciaran, affecting numerous regions and prompting extensive efforts to restore electricity

ENA advocates dual approach for UK heat energy transition

The ENA has highlighted the need for a balanced, multifaceted approach to decarbonisation, acknowledging the ongoing role of gas in the UK’s energy landscape

Energy leaders promote diversity and inclusion

Leaders in the energy sector are spearheading an initiative to enhance visibility of diversity and inclusion across the entire industry