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Scottish hydrogen hub approved
Scotland-based independent energy company GreenPower has received planning approval for its Argyll Hydrogen Hub, a significant step towards establishing a hydrogen production and distribution centre in Oban, Argyll and Bute.The hub, to be situated at the Glenshellach Industrial Estate, aims to utilise renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen through the process of electrolysis.The proposed Argyll Hydrogen Hub holds the promise of facilitating the shift to zero-carbon fuels across various sec -
‘Inadequate energy storage policy puts Ireland’s renewable targets at risk’
A new report has unveiled critical hurdles obstructing the progress of long duration energy storage (LDES) in Ireland, potentially jeopardising its ambitious renewable energy objectives.
Released by Cornwall Insight in collaboration with the Climate Change Advisory Council, the report identifies a policy vacuum as the primary impediment to the expansion of LDES infrastructure crucial for Ireland’s transition to renewables.According to the findings, limited financial incentives, a lack of c -
ENA unveils general election manifesto on energy priorities
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched its 2024 general election manifesto.
The manifesto emphasises the need for a new government to prioritise the continuous flow of energy while transforming the energy grid to support the UK’s 2050 decarbonisation targets.The manifesto identifies identifies four key priorities.According to the ENA, constructing new transmission infrastructure currently takes an average of ten years, with the initial seven years spent in the planning phase.
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‘Hollow Mountain’ power station seismic surveys underway
Groundworks at the site of what would be the UK’s first pumped storage scheme to be developed in 40 years have commenced on the slopes of Ben Cruachan, near Oban in Scotland.Drax is moving forward with plans to construct a new 600MW underground plant next to its existing Cruachan facility.
Seismic surveys are currently underway to gather essential geological data about the rock formation where the new plant will be situated.
The process involves drilling holes into the rock and strategical -
Thames Water reportedly faces £40m fine over dividend payment
Thames Water reportedly faces the possibility of a £40 million fine for paying shareholder dividends despite performance issues.
According to Sky News, Ofwat, the water regulator, informed the company of the fine last month, adding to its challenges amidst recent issues, including a ‘do not drink’ warning in Surrey due to hydrocarbon contamination.The company and Ofwat have chosen not to comment on the matter when contacted by Energy Live News.
The post Thames Water reportedly -
Ecotricity unveils energy switching solution for SMEs
Ecotricity and Tickd have collaborated to introduce a new self-serve switching solution for small businesses, aiming to make it easier for environmentally conscious customers to transition to green energy supply with Ecotricity.
This collaboration is expected to offer competitive prices and streamline the quoting and contracting process for SMEs.
Will Stratton, B2B Change and Transformation Ecotricity said: “When cost remains such an important factor for small businesses in choosing their -
‘Offshore wind vital against gas price swings’
Transitioning to a net zero 2035 electricity system predominantly powered by offshore wind could potentially lead to annual savings of approximately £68 per consumer.That’s according to a new report commissioned by RenewableUK and conducted by Aurora Energy Research, which highlights the significance of offshore wind energy in mitigating energy price volatility caused by fluctuations in gas prices.The analysis emphasises the necessity of governmental backing for long term growth in o -
EDF speeds up customer migration to new platform
EDF’s UK retail business is teaming up with Accenture and Kraken Technologies to fast-track the transition of customers to its new energy management platform.
This initiative aims to empower customers to efficiently manage their energy usage and costs.EDF successfully migrated over five million meter points in the UK to Kraken, the technology powering Octopus Energy, integrating customer and operational data for electricity and gas using advanced analytics, AI and machine learning.Richard -
UK ageing power plants to inflate grid supply costs through 2030
New forecasts from Cornwall Insight‘s Power Curve Report suggest that electricity generator prices in the UK will remain elevated until the end of the decade.
Electricity generators now receive a minimum of £51 per kilowatt (kW) annually, substantially rising from the previous rates of £18kW.The report attributes this to ageing power plants and the expensive construction of new generation sources.
These factors are expected to impact consumers through higher electricity bills. -
Scotland cuts red tape for rooftop solar
The solar energy industry in Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government’s decision to eliminate the need for planning permission for rooftop solar panels, previously required for installations exceeding 50 kilowatts.The removal of planning permission, combined with the elimination of non-domestic rates for rooftop solar last year, is anticipated to simplify access to solar installations.
Under the new regulations, flat roof systems can be installed under permitted development conditions, wi -
Coal to power: SSE transforms former plant with batteries
SSE Renewables‘ Ferrybridge battery storage project in West Yorkshire has seen progress with the arrival of the initial batteries at the site.
The project, which will accommodate 136 battery energy storage system (BESS) units, is poised to become SSE Renewables’ second battery storage facility and will be three times larger than its first operational battery asset in Salisbury.Once operational, the Ferrybridge facility has the potential to provide power to around 243,279 homes for up -
National Grid begins work on Sunderland gigafactories substation
National Grid has commenced work on a new 275kV substation at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) to enable new gigafactories and other businesses to connect directly to the electricity transmission network.
The IAMP is a joint venture between Sunderland and South Tyneside Councils.The Hylton Castle substation will provide a new grid connection for Nissan, AESC UK and Sunderland City Council’s EV36Zero electric vehicle hub.
This hub integrates EV manufacturing, battery pro -
World will miss target of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030 – IEA
via theguardian.comAnalysis of policies of nearly 150 countries shows shortfall to hit target viewed as vital for transition from fossil fuels The world is off track to meet the goal of tripling renewable electricity generation by 2030, a target viewed as vital to enable a swift global transition away from fossil fuels, but there are promising signs that the pace of progress may be picking up.Countries agreed last December on a tripling of renewable power by the end of this decade. But few have yet taken concrete -
Manchester could unlock £18.2bn by decarbonising heating
Greater Manchester could unlock £18.2 billion of new investment by decarbonising the heating of homes and buildings through heat networks, according to the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE).
The ADE’s latest research explores the potential of heat networks and their value to the region, emphasising the need for new energy infrastructure to meet legally binding net zero targets.The ADE suggests that city-scale heat networks are essential for decarbonising homes and buildings -
Improving energy supply in Pakistan could save 175,000 lives, says Unicef
via theguardian.comAs a heatwave sweeps the country increasing demand for power, a new report says a more resilient network could also contribute $300m to the economyA study by the UN children’s agency has found that developing resilient energy systems to keep the power on in health facilities in Pakistan could prevent more than 175,000 deaths in the country by 2030.The study comes as Pakistan is experiencing a blistering heatwave that has overstretched an already poor healthcare system. Last week, temperatu -
If regional communities don’t want a windfarm, why would they accept a nuclear power station? | Gabrielle Chan
via theguardian.comThe Coalition’s energy policy is leveraged on regional discontent about renewables. But many farmers don’t want nuclear in their back yard eitherSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityHere’s the thing about the Coalition’s latest nuclear policy. It tries to use one of the most contentious issues in rural areas, which is the rollout of renewables and the electricity transmission lines to carry energ -
Oxford launches £7m home energy retrofit
Oxford City Council has initiated a £7 million project to retrofit over 300 social homes in the city.
VINCI Facilities and Oxford Direct Services (ODS) have been appointed to carry out the work.
VINCI Facilities has begun work on 216 homes, while ODS will focus on the remaining 100.
The project is partially funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.The initiative aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of -
Boost of £2.7m to slash leisure centre’s carbon footprint
Hutton Moor Leisure Centre in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset will benefit from over £2.7 million in green investment aimed at reducing the centre’s carbon dioxide emissions.
North Somerset Council secured a grant of £2,344,518 from the UK Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) for various energy efficiency measures at the leisure centre.The PSDS funding will replace six gas-powered boilers with air source heat pumps, eliminating reliance on gas to hea -
Is your meal-deal hurting your company’s climate targets?
How do your food choices affect your business’s carbon footprint?
Big Zero Show speaker and Group Product Sustainability Senior Manager at Hilton Foods, Tom Maidment says that food accounts for a large part of a business’s emissions.
According to United Nations, food production and consumption accounts for one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions.
The National Food Strategy, an independent study commissioned by the UK Government, published in 2021 said: ‘The global food sys -
Energy bills to stay high for six more years
Energy bills will remain significantly higher for at least the next six years.
That’s according to a new analysis by Cornwall Insight, which suggests this is due to the ageing of gas-fired power stations and delays in building new nuclear plants.
The cost paid to electricity generators to maintain a stable supply will be at least £51 per kilowatt annually until the end of the decade.
Currently, this rate is £18 per kilowatt.The capacity market scheme pays subsidies to conventio -
New York lights up home energy rebates
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a milestone as New York becomes the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates programme.
Aimed at reducing utility costs and promoting clean energy, the programme is part of President Biden’s efforts to stimulate economic growth while addressing climate change.
New York’s initiative is part of a larger $8.8 billion (£6.9bn) federal investment to enhance energy efficiency in American homes, offering rebates for installations like -
Long duration energy storage to challenge lithium-ion batteries
BloombergNEF’s latest research unveils the growing competition faced by lithium-ion batteries from emerging long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies.
Despite still being in the early stages, certain LDES options, like thermal energy and compressed air storage, are demonstrating cost advantages over lithium-ion for longer durations.
According to BNEF’s survey of seven LDES technology groups and 20 technology types, certain options already offer more cost-effective storage solu -
Sir Patrick Vallance calls for vaccine-style action on energy transition
Sir Patrick Vallance, Britain’s chief scientific adviser during the pandemic, backs Labour‘s green energy agenda, stressing the need for swift action towards clean energy akin to the urgency of vaccine development.Sir Vallance said: “I am often asked which of Britain‘s many pressing public policy challenges need a vaccine-style approach.“One such priority is the urgent need to end the era of excessive carbon emissions, high energy bills and energy insecurity by acce -
Tesco rides the Scottish wind
Tesco has unveiled plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio by announcing a new wind farm deal in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Teaming up with EDF Renewables UK, the retail giant aims to procure 150GWh of power annually from the Stranoch windfarm, due to become operational in 2026.The windfarm, boasting 20 turbines and generating 102MW, is set to power the equivalent of over 80 Tesco supermarkets for a year.
This move aligns with Tesco’s commitment to procure more renewable elect -
Call for public ownership in UK renewable energy
Ripple Energy has urged politicians to give priority to public ownership initiatives in the run-up to the upcoming election.
Their initiative, known as the People Power Manifesto, seeks to democratise the energy landscape, allowing individuals to invest in wind and solar projects.The manifesto outlines several key actions for the government.
These include mandating consumer ownership in new renewable energy projects and offering tax relief on energy bill savings from self-owned schemes.
Two addi -
Glasgow’s waste could heat homes
A feasibility study has indicated that Glasgow‘s household waste could be used to generate heat for buildings on the city’s southside.
The potential district heat network would serve areas including Hampden Park, New Victoria Hospital, local schools, a police station, other public facilities and homes.The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) in Polmadie, operated by Viridor for Glasgow City Council, currently produces enough electricity to power up to 26,000 homes by -
Increase in April electricity supplier switching
Energy UK has reported that 235,000 customers switched electricity suppliers in April 2024.
This marks a 26% increase from March 2024 and a 19% rise from April 2023.The rise in switching is attributed to the non-domestic sector, which aligns with the April contract round.
The majority of the switching activity, accounting for 61%, occurred between large suppliers.A few days ago, Ofgem announced the energy price cap for the third quarter of 2024 (July -September), setting it at £1,568 annua -
ESO targets inaccurate data from wind generators
The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has announced measures to address inaccuracies in Physical Notifications (PNs) submitted by wind generators.
This initiative aims to reduce balancing costs and improve the security of the electricity system.Since October 2023, the ESO has been investigating the extent of the inaccuracies in the information submitted for balancing purposes.
The ESO communicated with market participants in the Balancing Mechanism to outline their plan to collabor -
Surrey homes told ‘don’t drink tap water’
Thames Water has issued a precautionary “do not drink” notice to 617 households in Bramley, Surrey.
This advisory follows recent test results showing elevated levels of hydrocarbons in the water supply, which are linked to a previous petrol station spill.Residents are instructed not to use tap water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.
They can, however, continue to use it for showering and washing hands.
Thames Water has been conducting additional water sampling in the area sin -
5.5GW Aurora clears permitting hurdle
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