UK Power Networks boosts EV charging

UK Power Networks has launched an open-source power cut software, enhancing EV charging confidence by providing real time outage updates via charging apps

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 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

Drax hits back at ‘power cut’ claims over looming pay strikes

Nearly 180 workers at Drax Power Station in Yorkshire take strike action – their union alleged the UK could face power cuts later this month

Pakistan grid breakdown leads to power loss in all major cities

“A loss of frequency caused a major breakdown,” the Energy Ministry said

Vulnerable customers urged to sign up for extra help this winter

Vulnerable customers have been encouraged to check whether they are entitled to benefits from the Priority Services Register before winter comes

UK has nine days of gas storage, warns Centrica

This compares to France’s 103 days and Germany’s 89 days

Rough reopens amid winter blackout fears

The storage site will run at 20% capacity

France unveils measures to avoid power cuts this winter

Officials hope the measures will help the country cut its energy consumption by 10% in the next two years

OVO to reward customers with up £100 to use energy at “greener” times

The trial aims to help to reduce peak demand on the grid amid concerns over power cuts