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• EDF inks Tye Lane solar CPPAs UK

  05-02-2026 11:26 via renews.biz
  EDF inks Tye Lane solar CPPAs UK
  
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• SSEN partnership links benefit checks to priority services support

  19-03-2026 16:15 via energylivenews.com
  Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution and Policy in Practice have launched a partnership designed to identify vulnerable households and connect them to additional support during power cuts.The initiative embeds Priority Services Register (PSR) eligibility into benefit checks carried out using Policy in Practice’s Better Off calculator.The move aims to reach households who qualify for additional help but are unaware they can register for support. Across the UK, aro
  
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• ‘Miracle’ solar tech passes key milestone

  19-03-2026 16:03 via independent.co.uk
  
  Perovskite material helps break the 30% efficiency mark for the first time in a major boost to renewable energy
  
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• Wallend substation milestone supports cleaner electricity network

  19-03-2026 15:15 via energylivenews.com
  Construction of a major new substation at Isle of Grain has reached a key milestone, supporting efforts to modernise the grid and enable lower-carbon energy.National Grid confirmed completion of the main building hall at the Wallend Substation, which will house advanced gas-insulated switchgear.The project is designed to strengthen the electricity network and improve system flexibility as renewable generation increases.Once operational, the substation will connect to the NeuConnect Interconnect
  
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• Ofgem and DESNZ offer brokers guidance on energy volatility

  19-03-2026 14:12 via energylivenews.com
  Ed Miliband, and OFGEM’s Director General for Markets, Tim Jarvis, have written to brokers and consultants in light of the energy price volatility caused by the ongoing Iran war.
  In the letter (see below) they have warned that current price spikes make it more important than ever that TPIs offer transparency to customers.The letter points to actions organisations across the sector can take to better support customers in navigating this challenging period – in particular small busine
  
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• GB, Ireland and Northern Ireland grid operators deepen cooperation on clean power

  19-03-2026 13:30 via energylivenews.com
  Electricity system operators in Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation as they work to deliver decarbonised power systems while maintaining security of supply and affordable energy for consumers.The Memorandum of Understanding between the National Energy System Operator, EirGrid and SONI was signed in Cork and focuses on closer collaboration to manage electricity networks with higher levels of renewable generation.
  The partnership will
  
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• Biomethane boom as developers submit 38 applications

  19-03-2026 12:30 via energylivenews.com
  Thirty-eight applications to build new or expand existing biomethane plants have been submitted in the first assessment window, under a new cost-sharing model designed to accelerate renewable gas development in the UK.Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, said the applications represent one of the most significant potential expansions of biomethane capacity to date.
  The projects span its network area, including 17 in the East of England, 13 in the East Midlands, five in the W
  
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• Existing policy tools could solve England’s land use crisis, says CPRE

  19-03-2026 11:30 via energylivenews.com
  England already has the policy tools needed to manage growing pressures on land use, but they are fragmented across government departments, according to a new report from CPRE.The report comes as Labour launches the Land Use Framework, which aims to address rising competition for land across housing, energy, agriculture and nature.England faces increasing pressure as the government plans to build 1.5 million homes while also meeting renewable energy targets and restoring biodiversity. At the sa
  
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• Tesla signs $4.3bn battery deal with LG to boost energy storage growth

  19-03-2026 10:30 via energylivenews.com
  Tesla has agreed to purchase $4.3bn (£3.4bn) worth of battery cells from LG Energy Solution, strengthening its position in the fast-growing energy storage market.The cells will be produced at LG’s facility in Lansing, Michigan, a site originally developed as a joint venture with General Motors, before the US automaker exited the project in 2024 as part of a wider pullback in electric vehicle investment.The agreement marks a further step in Tesla’s strategy to expand its energy
  
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• New homes promise £25 monthly energy bills with built-in solar and storage

  19-03-2026 09:30 via energylivenews.com
  E.ON Next has unveiled a new offer designed to deliver predictable, low-cost energy for new-build homes, with electricity bills fixed at £25 per month.The “Lower Bills, Built In” package combines rooftop solar panels, home battery storage and a smart energy management system to reduce reliance on grid electricity and stabilise household costs.
  The first homes to feature the system will be built at the Avalon Grove development in Worcestershire in partnership with Cotswold Oak
  
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• UK Power Networks fast-tracks vehicle-to-grid connections in UK first

  18-03-2026 17:04 via energylivenews.com
  UK Power Networks has launched what it says is a UK-first process to automatically approve new vehicle-to-grid connection requests within seconds, helping to speed up the rollout of flexible EV technology.Working with Octopus Energy, the network operator is now enabling faster approvals for EV chargers that support vehicle-to-grid, or V2G, technology. This allows electric cars not only to charge but also to export electricity back to the grid during peak periods.The company said low carbon tech
  
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• E.ON reaches one million smart meter milestone in Germany

  18-03-2026 16:01 via energylivenews.com
  E.ON has become the first energy company in Germany to install one million smart meters.This marks a significant milestone in the digitalisation of the country’s electricity grid and the wider transition to a low-carbon energy system.The one-millionth intelligent metering system was installed by LEW Verteilnetz, an E.ON regional subsidiary, at a customer site near Augsburg.The rollout highlights the growing role of digital technology in enabling more efficient energy management and reduci
  
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• Replacement solar panels offer solution to ageing PV infrastructure

  18-03-2026 15:01 via energylivenews.com
  A growing number of ageing solar installations is driving demand for replacement panels, as operators look for cost-effective ways to keep older projects running without major infrastructure changes.Japanese manufacturer GBP K.K. said it has now supplied more than 20,000 replacement solar panels to the Australian market, highlighting increasing demand for solutions designed specifically for older photovoltaic systems.Many solar farms built more than a decade ago are now reaching the stage where
  
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• Can giving away 0.1% of revenue get the world to net zero?

  18-03-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  A new platform is asking businesses to make a tiny annual contribution that could unlock vast sums for clean energy.
  The platform called Point One already has 30 companies havesigned up, agreeing to commit 0.1% of revenue into a pooled fund aimed at financing projects across emerging and developing economies.On its own, the number looks trivial, but scale is everything.Analysis behind the scheme suggests that if adopted widely across global business, that sliver of revenue could generate enough
  
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• SMMT warns EV targets risk ‘deindustrialisation’ without policy review

  18-03-2026 13:01 via energylivenews.com
  The UK automotive industry has warned that the country risks “deindustrialisation” unless the government urgently reviews its electric vehicle transition pathway.New analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) finds the UK’s EV transition plan was built on overly optimistic assumptions about battery costs, energy prices and infrastructure rollout.Despite having the highest battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share among major European markets, the UK
  
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• Britain’s hydrogen network takes shape with a 300-mile spine along the East Coast

  18-03-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  National Gas has unveiled the first phase of Project Union, mapping out pipelines from Teesside through Yorkshire and the Humber to the East Midlands as part of a wider 1,500-mile hydrogen system.The plan is designed to connect major industrial hubs and create a clean energy corridor for sectors that cannot easily electrify.Early estimates suggest the project could support around 3,100 jobs at peak construction and deliver £300 million a year in economic value.National Gas chief commercia
  
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• Co-operative energy deal delivers renewable power to 400 sites

  18-03-2026 11:00 via energylivenews.com
  A new long-term renewable energy agreement between SmartestEnergy and OurCoop will provide 100% renewable electricity to more than 400 community and retail sites across the UK, supporting efforts to reduce emissions and accelerate corporate sustainability goals.The 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) secures up to 56GWh of renewable electricity annually.The power will be generated by RWE and supplied through a sleeved arrangement managed by SmartestEnergy.The deal was initially si
  
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• Help the fuel poor now before it’s too late

  18-03-2026 10:00 via energylivenews.com
  Fuel poverty campaigners are urging ministers to prepare an emergency support plan as the Iran-driven energy price surge threatens to push millions deeper into hardship.The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has warned that rising wholesale gas prices could drive bills back up from July, potentially leaving around 13 million households spending more than 10% of their income on energy.While the price cap is set to fall slightly in April, pressure is already building with heating oil costs doubling for s
  
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• Net Hero Podcast – Trees or soil what’s better for tackling carbon?

  18-03-2026 09:00 via energylivenews.com
  My guest this episode Robin Saluoks, founder of eAgronom, told me something that flips the whole net zero debate on its head.“The soil. Without it, we wouldn’t exist… many of us probably don’t know how thin layer of soil is around the planet. There is more carbon in the soil than in all of the plants above the ground,” he told me, a line which completely reframes the obsession with trees and forests.The problem is we’ve been destroying that asset at pac
  
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• Samsung invests £10m in GridBeyond

  17-03-2026 17:00 via energylivenews.com
  Samsung Ventures has invested in GridBeyond as part of a €12 million (£10.3 million) equity raise alongside a group of existing energy and infrastructure investors.The deal brings in new capital to expand GridBeyond’s operations across key markets including the UK Ireland the United States Japan and Australia.GridBeyond specialises in optimising distributed energy assets such as renewables battery storage and flexible demand using real time data and AI driven forecasting.Its pl
  
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• London launches infrastructure framework to support cleaner living

  17-03-2026 16:01 via energylivenews.com
  The Mayor of London and London Councils have launched a new long-term infrastructure framework aimed at supporting economic growth and improving resilience across the capital.Developed in partnership with local authorities, utilities, industry partners and Transport for London, the London Infrastructure Framework sets out how investment across key systems can support housing delivery, job creation and future economic development.London’s population growth, expanding business sector and ri
  
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• VSB wins approval for 36MW Hesse wind

  17-03-2026 15:56 via renews.biz
  VSB wins approval for 36MW Hesse wind
  
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• Act now or we face an extra £250 on bills says Energy UK

  17-03-2026 15:00 via energylivenews.com
  Energy UK has urged ministers to urgently prepare targeted support for households as the Middle East conflict threatens to push energy bills higher.The industry body warned that while it is too early to confirm the full impact, suppliers estimate bills could rise by as much as £250 a year if current price pressures persist.That would fall short of the record increases seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but Energy UK said prolonged disruption could again force government interve
  
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• Stargate Hydrogen enters UK with Seacht deal

  17-03-2026 14:39 via renews.biz
  Stargate Hydrogen enters UK with Seacht deal
  
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• Fourteen million households with poorly rated energy suppliers

  17-03-2026 14:00 via energylivenews.com
  Fourteen million households are supplied by energy companies with below average customer service ratings, according to Citizens Advice.The charity’s latest Star Rating, which measures energy supplier performance, found that half of consumers are with suppliers scoring less than three out of five stars for customer service.The average score across the sector between October and December 2025 was 3.09.Ecotricity ranked highest with a customer service rating of 3.93 out of 5, while Tru Energ
  
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• Reform promises to scrap green levies and VAT on energy bills

  17-03-2026 13:00 via energylivenews.com
  Reform UK has pledged to scrap VAT and green levies on household energy bills as rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict refocus attention on costs.The party says the move would cut the average bill by around £200 a year by removing charges it argues are driving up prices.VAT is currently set at 5% on domestic energy which Reform says adds around £78 to annual bills at current price levels.It also plans to remove the Renewables Obligation levy which the Treasury estimates adds
  
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• Windar plans second Poland tower factory

  17-03-2026 12:29 via renews.biz
  Windar plans second Poland tower factory
  
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• Energiekontor reaches Donstorf wind financial close

  17-03-2026 12:11 via renews.biz
  Energiekontor reaches Donstorf wind financial close
  
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• Zelestra secures 1.5TWh Italy energy contracts

  17-03-2026 12:08 via renews.biz
  Zelestra secures 1.5TWh Italy energy contracts
  
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• Climate change is making days longer

  17-03-2026 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  Rising sea levels linked to climate change are slowing the rotation of Earth, slightly lengthening the duration of a day.In new research published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, scientists found the average length of a day is increasing by around 1.33 milliseconds per century.The rate of change is the highest observed in at least 3.6 million years, highlighting the growing geophysical impact of global warming.The slowdown is linked to melting glaciers and shrinking polar i
  
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