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UK turns to last coal plant amid Arctic blast for electricity boost
Amidst a cold spell, the UK heavily relies on its final coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, contributing 3.4% to the nation’s electricity production on Monday, marking its busiest week in at least a year. Recent figures show increased dependence on coal, notably above average levels throughout the year. Forecasts predict low temperatures, heightening electricity demand. While […]
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UK approves Drax BECCS planning application
The UK Government has approved Drax Power Station‘s plans to convert two biomass units to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Energy Live News reported that the decision on Drax Power Station’s BECCS project had been looming and was expected to be announced this week. The Drax Group’s investment in the BECCS project is […]
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UK nears approval for Drax’s carbon capture project
Drax‘s subsidies are poised for a three-year extension, pending approval from the UK Government for a carbon capture project. The proposal involves integrating two carbon capture plants with Drax’s existing units in North Yorkshire. Talks between Drax Group and the government began in March last year, with Chief Executive Officer Will Gardiner expressing readiness for […]
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Ofgem slaps energy supplier with £1m penalty
Ofgem has finalised its decision to levy a financial penalty of £1 million on Hudson Energy Supply UK Limited (HES) for non compliance with specific standard licence conditions (SLCs) related to its electricity supply license. The breaches encompassed obligations regarding fair treatment of micro business consumers (MBCs), identification of MBCs, notification of contract terms and […]
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London electric buses suspended after Wimbledon blaze
A fleet of electric buses operating in south London has been temporarily withdrawn from service following an incident in Wimbledon. The suspension came after a double decker bus on route 200 caught fire during the morning rush hour, prompting a swift evacuation of passengers. Transport for London (TfL) stated that the withdrawal was a precautionary […]
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County Durham approves solar farm on former coal site
County Durham has approved a new solar farm project on a former coal mining site. Bluefield Renewable Developments, a UK-based renewable energy company, has secured permission to establish a 49.9MW solar farm at Bluestone Farm. The site, once used for open cast and deep coal mining, has transformed from its industrial past. The solar farm […]
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Trash trucks turned powerhouses in UK first
Waste collection fleet operator Veolia has completed a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial. Unveiled at the “Deep Dive Energy” event in London, the initiative transforms waste collection trucks into a flexible energy source. Veolia plans to electrify its entire fleet of 1,800 refuse collection vehicles by 2040. This transformation aims to contribute around 200MW of flexible power […]
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Missiles in Red Sea drive up ocean freight prices
Recent missile strikes in the Red Sea have affected the global supply chain, particularly in ocean freight shipping. The US and UK military carried out these strikes in response to Houthi militia attacks on merchant ships, numbering 27 incidents since 19th November. Peter Sand, Chief Analyst from Xeneta, a shipping intelligence platform, noted potential short […]
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‘EU’s 17GW wind boost in 2023 falls short of 2030 targets’
The EU constructed a record 17GW of new wind energy last year, representing a slight increase from the previous year. Despite this achievement, the figure falls short of the 30GW annual target required to meet the EU’s 2030 climate and energy security goals. Germany led in new wind capacity, followed by the Netherlands and Sweden. […]
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Tesla halts German production amid Red Sea shipping attacks
Tesla is temporarily suspending most production at its German factory for two weeks due to shipping delays in the Red Sea, caused by attacks on ships by Iranian-backed Houthi militants. Shipping issues in the Red Sea will halt Tesla‘s German factory production from 29th January 29 to 11th February, affecting 5,000 to 7,000 cars. The […]
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