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Dogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes three new apprentices
Dogger Bank Wind Farm, located in South Tyneside, North East England, has recently welcomed three apprentices. The new apprentices, based at the operations and maintenance base, are undertaking training in roles such as electrical engineering and warehouse logistics. Two of the apprentices will focus on learning the skills required to maintain the colossal 260-metre-tall turbines […]
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EVs and hydrogen set to propel Europe’s power demand by 30% by 2035
Electric vehicles, renewable hydrogen and emerging technologies are poised to drive a 30% surge in European power demand by 2035. That’s according to a report from LSEG Power Research, which predicts that the electric vehicle sector will emerge as a pivotal player, with power consumption projected to reach 170TWh in 2030 and nearly 300TWh by […]
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Coventry gets £216k boost for pool energy costs
Coventry City Council and CV Life have successfully secured a £216,000 allocation from Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund. The joint bid aimed to address the escalating operational costs faced by leisure facilities in the city. The fund, designed to promote increased community activity by 2030, made a total of £20 million available to local […]
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British Gas offers £250 free credit to struggling homes
British Gas, the largest energy supplier in the UK, is extending support to tens of thousands of households with prepayment meters, offering up to £250 in free credit to alleviate winter energy costs. The company has announced an expansion of its direct customer support scheme, allocating an additional £20 million for this purpose. This move […]
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Ofgem unveils overhaul of smart meter reporting
In light of the statutory consultation published in September 2023, Ofgem has decided to amend the smart meter reporting requirements that energy suppliers annually submit for the Smart Meter Targets Framework. In February 2023, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) engaged in consultations for the Third and Fourth rollout years (2024 and […]
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Energy flexibility could save €10bn annually by 2030
Through demand-side flexibility, the EU and UK can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 million tonnes annually by 2030 and achieve cost savings of €10.5 billion (£9.1bn). A new report from Danfoss indicates that households can look forward to saving 7% on their electricity bills by 2030, and this savings percentage is expected to increase […]
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Subsea cable agreement secured for Orkney link
SSEN Transmission has reached a capacity reservation agreement with Nexans for the supply of approximately 100 kilometres of 220kV high voltage cables, both onshore and offshore. These cables are set to establish a transmission link from the Orkney Islands to the Scottish mainland at Dounreay. The Orkney Islands are renowned for their substantial renewable electricity […]
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Flagship Energy’s Tejal Shah Energy Markets Update – 8th November 2023
Why have prices eased despite ongoing geopolitical risks? Although the situation in the Middle East remains very concerning, in terms of the energy markets, last week reports of gas exports from Israel to Egypt resuming has lent some downward pressure. With no deterioration in the energy flows the gas market in Europe and the UK […]
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Good Energy to reward customers for reducing electricity use
Good Energy has introduced the “Power Pause” scheme, allowing customers with smart meters to earn credits by reducing their electricity consumption during peak periods. Participating households will receive at least 24 hours’ notice before each “Power Pause” event, which typically lasts from one to four hours. The initiative aims to ease pressure on the grid […]
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“New oil and gas licences clashes with energy security and net zero”
In the King’s Speech, delivered today, plans for annual oil and gas licensing rounds have been confirmed. The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has responded, emphasising the need for an urgent shift towards domestically generated clean energy and an extensive energy efficiency initiative to ensure genuine energy security. The REA argues that […]
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