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Informer Issue 650 - 21/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Business leaders say they need more government support for the Net Zero transition; The system operator forecasts balancing costs will rise out to 2030; Faster progress is needed on the energy infrastructure needed to accommodate more renewables. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators

 

 

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Informer Issue 649 - 14/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Renewables reached a record 30% of global power generation last year; An industry body has called for more clarity for existing assets over the REMA reforms; A report finds grid capacity constraints added nearly £1bn of costs to electricity bills last year. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

 

 

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Informer Issue 648 - 07/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The pipeline of battery storage projects across the UK jumped by two-thirds last year; The Government’s climate strategy has been dealt a legal blow; A project is launched to tackle grid bottlenecks and enable more renewable power. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

 

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Informer Issue 647 - 30/04/2024

This week's energy news headlines: A record low has been set for the share of GB power coming from fossil fuels; Measures are urged to encourage more co-location of storage with green energy; The G7 needs to triple its renewable capacity for climate targets to remain on track. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 646 - 23/04/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Planned reform of the grid connection process could halve the current queue; Action is urged to prevent renewable investment being slowed by higher interest rates; The UK’s offshore wind industry sets out ambitious growth plans. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 645 - 16/04/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Lower balancing costs are expected this summer according to the system operator; Energy users are forecast to benefit from lower prices in the years ahead; Smaller generators will be able to access payments for helping restore the electricity system. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 644 - 09/04/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Ofgem is to introduce new rules to better protect non-domestic energy customers; UK energy production falls to its lowest levels since records began; Plans for a fleet of new small nuclear reactors win Government backing. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

 

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Informer Issue 643 - 02/04/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Ofgem signals support for a £3.4bn power link; The Government says the UK is now halfway to its Net Zero goal; Domestic energy prices could change depending on the time of day under proposals. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 642 - 26/03/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The system operator unveils proposals for a £58bn grid upgrade; New figures show renewables generated more power than gas this winter; Labour announces plans to invest in floating offshore wind. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 641 - 19/03/2024

This week's energy news headlines: A House of Lords committee urges the government to act fast to scale-up storage; The first auction for a new balancing service has been staged by the system operator; Renewable industry leaders voice concerns over plans to shake-up the energy market. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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