BP’s electric vehicle charging brand BP Pulse has acquired the freehold of Ashford International Truckstop in Kent – one of the largest truck stops in Europe – as part of its strategic drive to create a Europe-wide network of electric…

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UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO) is to offer a day-ahead flexibility product at distribution level, after a successful trial in the East of England. The new product enables flexibility providers to help manage peaks in supply and demand…

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Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer, npower Business Solutions: “By leading with the requirement to build new gas plants, DESNZ is arguing that back up power will be needed if the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow. While this…

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Uniper has announced plans to produce hydrogen by electrolysis at its Killingholme site in the Humber region. The Humber H2ub® (Green) project includes plans for an initial electrolytic hydrogen production capacity of up to 120 MW, with the potential for…

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Transport for London is planning to move to electric vehicles for its operational support fleet. It has begun market engagement on upgrading infrastructure across its network and installing electric vehicle charge points. It will look for a contractor to carry…

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Ofgem and Innovate UK have announced four challenges to be addressed in the fourth round of the industry’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The round four challenges provide a focus for participating innovators and networks to develop new products, processes or…

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Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee: “Delays in grid connection have been stifling opportunities for developing Net Zero Britain. I therefore welcomed the moves, announced last year, to reform the planning system to surge ahead with the…

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SMS and Oxfordshire County Council have received £5.3 million in funding from the UK Government’s Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme to find smart and flexible ways for households to use energy. The smart homes trial will involve up to 50,000…

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Mersey Heat Energy Centre is set to provide heat to homes and businesses from a water source heat pump in a £2.5 million deal signed with Star Refrigeration Ltd . The energy centre is under construction at Peel Water’s Liverpool…

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