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Ofgem unveils smart energy plan to boost grid flexibility and battery storage
Government and Ofgem set out plans to boost grid flexibility, smart technologies, energy storage and electric vehicles, saving consumers up to £40bn in the process
Ofgem smart systems plan and UK battery storage funding: The green economy reacts
Ofgem has unveiled a plan to smarten up the grid while BEIS has earmarked £246m for battery storage - Businesses, energy trade bodies, and environmental groups have their say on the news
Government to power up battery sector with major investment and policy push
Business Secretary Greg Clark will today reveal £246m investment in battery technology over the next four years, alongside new reforms to govern a flexible energy system
Drop in wind energy costs adds pressure for government rethink
Tories urged to look at onshore windfarms which can be built as cheaply as gas plants and deliver the same power for half the cost of Hinkley Point, says Arup
Blustery June tops 'incredible' six months for Scottish wind power
Latest WWF Scotland analysis shows record wind generation in June, with wind also breaking records for the first six months of the year
Avoiding a UK 'own-goal' on the energy transition
Innogy's Kate Jack wants to see a clear decarbonisation plan from the government and more support for the green entrepreneurs who can make it happen
Giant Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm back on track after RSPB appeal rejected
Latest in the long-running legal battle sees RSPB's request for an appeal rejected, following court's decision in May to reinstate planning permission for £2bn wind farm
Drax eyes 'coal-free future'
Energy giant reports £83m loss in first half of year in part due to depreciation of its coal assets
BlackRock's UK renewables fund tops £1.1bn mark
Investment giant announces that its Renewable Income Fund has become the largest in the UK after a third successful fund-raising round
Siemens Hull factory ships first ever wind turbine blades
Giant blades are en route to the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm off the North Norfolk coast
Could 'social contagion' speed the spread of solar?
New LSE research suggests endorsement from neighbours is one of the best sales tools for new solar arrays, even among farms and businesses
Solarcentury secures €5.7m deal to build East African solar mini-grids
Hybrid mini-grids will use combination of solar PV and lithium batteries to power communities of Areza and Maidma in Eritrea
Government: UK Coal Forum has 'served its purpose and should be wound down'
Independent forum set up in 2006 to 'secure the long-term future of coal-fired power generation and UK coal production' is now surplus to requirements, says Minister
Reports: World Bank warns of environmental risk from clean energy transition
Metals and earth elements mined for building batteries and solar panels are 'material-intensive' and could pose environmental challenges, World Bank warns
Tech giants team up to promote smart city vision
Envision Energy, Microsoft, Accenture and others launch new alliance to support integration of renewables and Internet of Things technologies
Hive Energy gets green light for subsidy-free 40MW solar park
Renewable energy developer plans to complete Woodlington Farm project in Hampshire in summer 2018
UK Power Networks regroups for smart energy future
Body wants to switch from being a Distribution Network Operator to a Distribution System Operator so it can play a more active role in development of smart grid
'Groundbreaking': Cornwall geothermal project seeks funds
The UK's first geothermal plant could come online as soon as 2020 - research suggests the technology could one day generate a fifth of the nation's power
Lawnmower maker Husqvarna set to trim carbon footprint with first solar factory
Garden tools giant is building its first solar array at a factory in Nashville, Texas
Green on green: Ecotricity brands Swansea Bay lagoon 'hideously expensive'
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince urges government to reject Tidal Lagoon Power's project, just days after raising concerns about Good Energy's investment in the company
EDF Energy Renewables snaps up 600MW Scottish wind farm project portfolio
Vote of confidence in onshore wind sector as energy giant purchase 11 wind farm sites, including three that already have planning permission
Google inks supply deal with largest Dutch solar farm
Tech giant agrees Power Purchase Agreement with Enenco to secure electricity from local solar project
National Grid scenarios suggest electricity demand could surge as UK embraces EVs
New study suggests national electricity demand could peak at 85GW by 2050, compared to around 60GW today, thanks to surge in EV use
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