Ofgem urges UK government to adopt renewable energy policy packages
The conclusions of UK Office of the Gas and Electricity Market Ofgem's recent Project Discovery investigation confirm the need to act to deliver both security of supply and environmental objectives at...
View ArticleOfgem approves £95m to make Scottish grid renewables-friendly
UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved a £95m investment package to upgrade Scotland’s grid over the next two years to assist the connection of renewable sources of energy to the grid.
View ArticleFirst UK high voltage offshore transmission line gets green light
Transmission Capital Partners has secured a licence to operate the first high voltage wind transmission line in the UK following a competitive tender.
View ArticleO-Gen UK energy conversion plant to be first to get two ROCs
An energy conversion plant owned by UK timber resource and recycling company O-Gen has become the first in the UK to receive double Renewable Obligation Certificates from regulator Ofgem.
View ArticleTransmission deals dominate offshore wind activity
As the renewable energy sector increases its focus on offshore wind production some of the biggest contracts being awarded are for the installation of transmission lines linking the new facilities to...
View ArticleUK engages in huge smart grid pilot
The UK is currently engaged in one of the largest infrastructure fact-finding missions in its history, looking at clean technologies that will revolutionise the way that electricity is distributed and...
View ArticleGE partners with Western Power for grid research project
General Electric has started a Low Carbon Network Fund project with UK network operator Western Power Distribution for a research investigating the effect of cleantech technologies on the electricity...
View ArticleScotland to gain in new Ofgem transmission charge proposals
UK energy regulator Ofgem has called for industry feedback on proposals to change the formula that sets transmission charges for electricity producers using the high voltage grid.
View ArticleKiWi Power to work on £26m Ofgem smart grid project
UK smart grid developer KiWi Power has been selected to participate in UK regulator Ofgem’s Low Carbon Network Fund initiative on a £26.8m demand-response project.
View ArticleOffshore wind co-ordination could save up to £3.5bn
The Department of Energy and Climate Change and energy regulator Ofgem have announced they could save up to £3.5bn through better co-ordination in the offshore wind sector.
View ArticleUK university wins £1m low carbon network funding
The University of Bath in South West England has been awarded £1m from Western Power Distribution for its low carbon energy network.
View ArticleUK energy watchdog Ofgem reveals smart grid assessment model
UK energy regulator Ofgem has issued the first smart grid evaluation framework, designed to provide energy companies with a methodology for assessing the value of smart grid solutions.
View ArticleBiomass projects spoiled by lack of forward planning
After its first full six months of operation the UK’s Renewable Heat Incentive has seen registrations with Ofgem way below the level predicted by government but climbing steadily. Joe Fergusson,...
View ArticleOfgem to grant Ormonde offshore transmission licence
Ofgem will grant an offshore transmission licence to TC Ormonde OFTO, a subsidiary of Transmission Capital Partners.
View ArticleOfgem to boost energy network with £22bn investment
Energy regulator Ofgem has laid out plans for a £22bn upgrade to the UK’s gas and electricity supply, with aims to allow the connection of more renewable energy projects.
View ArticleOfgem predicts UK energy squeeze
Spare power generation over the coming years will be reduced by such an extent that policy makers need to act now to ensure supply, according to a stark warning from Ofgem.
View ArticleSix bidders vie for West Duddon offshore wind farm transmission link deal
Ofgem E-serve has announced the six companies hoping to bid on the high-voltage transmission link for the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm.
View ArticleUK’s £54m smart grid project helps prepare for green future
The UK’s largest smart grid project has completed its first stage of research into energy consumption after trials with 12,000 customers.
View ArticleOfgem’s retail energy market proposals unlikely to benefit consumers
The majority of consumers are unlikely to benefit from Ofgem's Retail Market Reform according to participants at Policy Exchange's recent roundtable, with barriers to growth for new entrants remaining...
View ArticleSHE Transmission in final stages of 1.2GW subsea link after £78m investment
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHE Transmission) is moving into the final stages of developing a subsea link between Caithness and Moray following a successful £78m investment to upgrade the...
View ArticleBritish Gas, Drax, GDF and others investigated by Ofgem for failing to meet...
A number of UK energy companies including British Gas, Drax and GDF are to be investigated by industry watchdog Ofgem for failing to meet one or more of their energy efficiency targets.
View ArticleUK watchdog Ofgem aims to level playing field in energy market
UK electricity and gas regulator Ofgem has published final proposals for reforms that will give independent energy suppliers a more level playing field to compete against their larger rivals.
View ArticleDavid Gray tipped to be chair of UK regulator Ofgem
David Gray has been named as preferred candidate to become the Chair of the UK’s Gas and Electricity Markets Authority (GEMA), following a selection process by Energy Secretary Edward Davey.
View ArticleNine out of ten UK businesses fear energy security issues
Almost nine out of ten of UK businesses are worried about the security of their energy supply as energy costs continue to rise.
View ArticleUK National Grid’s bio-SNG project receives £1.9m injection
A demonstration energy from waste project managed by National Grid, Advanced Plasma Power, and Progressive Energy has received a £1.9m funding boost from Ofgem's Gas Network Innovation Competition.
View ArticleUK’s Ofgem announces £59.4m grant funding for ten innovative projects
The UK's Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), which regulates the country's gas and electricity companies, has announced £59.4m in grant funding awarded to ten innovative projects as part...
View ArticleUK’s Big Six accused of using ‘systematic’ advantage to delay renewable...
Renewable energy companies have hit out at the UK government, accusing it of allowing the 'Big Six' energy companies to use a systematic advantage to suppress the development of green energy.
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