Clean Heat Market Mechanism delayed until 2025

The UK Government has decided to postpone the implementation of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism until April 2025, sparking mixed reactions from industry experts

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 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

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

Government urged to decide on Centrica’s Rough by end of 2024

The Lords Science and Technology Committee has stressed the urgent need for government action to tackle long duration energy storage challenges

Ofgem investigates SGN’s competition practices

The energy regulator is investigating whether SGN violated competition laws

Good Energy boss slams government’s ‘outdated’ energy policy

Good Energy’s CEO has criticised the government’s energy policy, citing concerns about reliance on gas and advocating for increased support for renewables

Obstacles to time-of-use tariffs uncovered

During Winter 2023, almost 60% of energy consumers were either utilising or contemplating a transition to time-of-use tariffs, citing hurdles such as monitoring electricity consumption and perceived cost savings

New UK gas power station construction tied to nuclear investment shortfall

The Nuclear Industry Association cautions that not investing enough in nuclear power will lead to more gas stations being built, emphasizing the need for urgent action on nuclear projects to cut down on expensive gas reliance