The NeuConnect UK-Germany Interconnector Project Progresses

The NeuConnect UK-Germany Interconnector Project Progresses

The 1.4GW NeuConnect will be the first interconnector linking the UK and Germany and will be capable of providing power to 1.5 million UK homes. After years of surveys, procurement, planning applications and approvals, the NeuConnect is moving forwards with awards for over £1.5 billion in major contracts and the appointment of Arup-Fichtner to oversee [...]
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Renewable Generators get Green Light from National Grid for Support Services

The National Grid ESO’s green light to modify the ‘grid forming’ code marked a world-first achievement and critical milestone for a net-zero system. Earlier in the year, the National Grid ESO announced that, for the first time, they could procure grid stability services, such as inertia and frequency support, from renewable generators. In a critical [...]
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The 10-Point Plan to Reduce the EU’s Reliance on Russian Gas

The IEA has released a report to help the European Union reduce its reliance on Russian gas amid Eastern tensions, which have damaged supply security and significantly impacted the wholesale markets. In 2021, Europe imported 155 billion cubic meters (bcm) of Russian gas, 45% of its total gas imports and 40% of its total gas [...]
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UK Solar PV Capacity Hits 6-Year Growth Record

UK Solar PV has a bright future after shinning growth in 2021. In 2021, UK solar PV capacity installations reached 730MW, a significant achievement for renewable energy. In perspective, this represents a 36% growth increase compared to 2020, from 538MW, and brings the total UK capacity to 14.6GW, a 5.3% increase from 2020. The solar [...]
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IEA Reports the Dangerous Demand Increases of 2021

The latest insights from the IEA report on the rapid increase in global demand in 2021 and the implications for the market, consumers and emissions. The global electricity demand in 2021 created tight supply outlooks across the commodity markets that increased market prices and emissions to unprecedented highs. Without the rapid transition to clean electricity, [...]
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UK Government Invest £116 million for Green Innovation

The UK has announced a £116 million fund to boost green innovation for UK businesses and a £19 million increase to the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund. Announced this week, Tuesday 7th December, the UK Government has invested over £116 million to boost green, innovative technologies. The funding aims to help businesses across the UK reduce carbon [...]
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Liquid Hydrogen Powered Plane for UK Zero Emission Flights

UK Government-funded liquid hydrogen plane project revealed. Today, Monday 6th November, the Aerospace Technology Institute has revealed a cutting-edge, liquid hydrogen concept plane within their FlyZero project. The project has received Government backing with £15 million to develop the technology required to bring the concept to reality. This ambitious liquid hydrogen concept plane could result [...]
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UK Announce Electric Vehicle Revolution Legislation

UK Prime Minister has announced new legislation requiring new builds to install electric vehicle charge points. On Monday 22nd November, the UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced that under the new legislation, new buildings, including major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from 2022. Under the new regulations, the Government estimate [...]
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Nord Stream 2 Delays Increase European Wholesale Gas Prices

The German energy regulator has suspended the approval to service the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Wholesale gas prices across Europe have increased due to delays to the service of Nord Stream 2. The German energy regulator has suspended approval of the project until the operating company can comply with German law. This decision could [...]
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COP26 Finalise Paris Agreement and Keeps 1.5C Alive with Glasgow Climate Pact

COP26 has come to an end on Saturday 13th November as nearly 200 countries agree to the Glasgow Climate Pact. The Glasgow Climate Pact has marked the end of the 2-week negotiations at COP26 to complete a Paris Rulebook, guidelines of how to deliver on the Paris Agreement, after 6 years of discussions. The Paris [...]
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