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“ESG investment concerns limit adoption”
Lead economist Vicky Pryce, speaking at The Big Zero Show in Coventry, emphasised the critical role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in shaping future investment strategies. Ms Pryce underscored that achieving net zero emissions globally could require between $2.5 trillion (£1.9tn) to $9.5 trillion (£7.4tn) annually over the next decade, urging stakeholders to […]
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Electric car ‘myth’ exposed: CEO slams billions wasted on carbon increase
Is the belief that electric vehicles (EVs) are the only way to decarbonise transportation misguided? Nick Molden, Chief Executive Officer of Emissions Analytics Ltd, delivered a stark critique of current efforts towards decarbonising transportation during his speech at The Big Zero Show. Mr Molden argued that the hype surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) as a panacea […]
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ENGIE begins construction of major battery park in Belgium
ENGIE has initiated the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Vilvoorde, Belgium. Scheduled for phased operation starting September 2025, the BESS Vilvoorde project marks a milestone in ENGIE’s efforts to bolster grid stability and support renewable energy integration across Europe. The BESS Vilvoorde facility, covering a 3.5-hectare site, will have a 200MW […]
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Energy Secretary’s pledges on day one
Ed Miliband, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has set out his agenda for tackling the pressing issues of energy security and climate change on his first day in office. Meeting with civil servants, Mr Miliband outlined a comprehensive strategy to stabilise energy costs and advance the UK’s environmental […]
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Hinkley Point C prepares to install the heart of the power station
Hinkley Point C has released a new video update detailing the ongoing preparations for installing the “heart” of the new nuclear power station. Following last year’s successful “Dome Lift,” which saw the reactor building roof put in place, the video highlights the next phase: the installation of the first nuclear reactor, the steam generators and […]
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Elexon boosts winter energy security with new modification
Elexon has implemented a modification to the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) aimed at improving the National Grid Electricity System Operator’s (NGESO) ability to manage energy supply security this winter. The modification, known as P467, was put into effect on 27th June and addresses the potential risk posed by a gas deficit emergency (GDE). Following […]
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Good Energy launches new EV tariff
Good Energy has introduced a new fixed tariff to support electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The tariff, named Good Energy Smart EV Fixed, offers an overnight rate of 7.4p per kWh during a specified five-hour window for cost-effective charging with renewable energy at home. Launched on 1st July, the tariff also includes a free premium subscription […]
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Believ partners with Octopus for EV charging
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Believ has joined forces with charging platform Octopus Electroverse to enhance convenience for drivers seeking to charge their EVs. Effective from 26th June, this partnership integrates Believ’s network of over 1,400 chargers into Octopus Energy’s Electroverse platform, known for its user-friendly ‘one-card, one-app’ model. This collaboration aims to simplify […]
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10,000th biomass train delivered to Drax Power Station from Liverpool
GB Railfreight has completed its 10,000th delivery of biomass to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. Since 2016, these trains transported over 15 million tonnes of biomass from Peel Ports in Liverpool to Drax, supporting the station in generating energy for up to four million homes and businesses. It is estimated that rail freight reduces […]
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Statkraft strikes solar power deal for Norfolk farm
Statkraft has entered into a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Luminous Energy, covering the Bracon Ash Solar Farm in Norfolk. This agreement integrates a Contract for Difference (CfD) from CfD Allocation Round 5 and a virtual corporate PPA with Bristol Airport, ensuring stable income for the majority of the farm’s 28.5MW capacity. Guy Lavarack, […]
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The cheapest kWh of energy is the one you don't use Delvin Lane, Head of Energy 360, British Gas