James Wallin

Weekend press round-up: Goldman Sachs to plough £250m into Ovo

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, Goldman Sachs is said to be in advanced negotiations to inject capital into Ovo Energy. Meanwhile, BP is considering bidding in the Scotwind auction as it ramps up its green ambitions. Lobbying efforts to promote investment in hydrogen and the future of desalination for drinking water are also analysed.

Ofgem: ‘Whopping’ WPD premium shows market still attractive

Ofgem’s director of networks has told a Utility Week conference the premium National Grid is paying to acquire Western Power Distribution (WPD) proves the regulator’s case on cost of equity.

SPEN to launch 1.4GW flexibility tender

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is to launch its largest ever flexibility tender. Graham Campbell, head of distribution systems operation at SPEN, exclusively revealed at Utility Week’s Future Networks Conference that the company is seeking to procure 1.4GW of flexibility for 2023 to 2028.

Octopus utilises Nest fund to acquire biomass portfolio

Octopus Renewables has acquired two biomass plants in one of its first deals to be backed by the government’s workplace pension scheme.

National Grid calls for creation of a heat delivery board

Weekend press round-up: Bulb boss mulls float

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, Bulb founder Hayden Wood sets out his ambitions for the energy retailer. Meanwhile, a new report has found a dramatic fall in water pollution prosecutions over the past decade. There is also an investigation into the use of solar panels made by Chinese companies accused of exploiting forced labour camps in Xinjiang province in projects run by UK utilities.

Heat pumps ‘not suitable’ for half of UK homes

Consumers feel ‘hopeless’ about their part in net zero

National Grid has highlighted an “energy awareness gap” among consumers, with many left bamboozled by carbon jargon and struggling to understand how to consume electricity when it is at its greenest.

On the Move: Marchant to chair Logan Energy

Weekend press round-up: Sadiq Khan’s electricity experiment loses almost £1m in first year

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the performance of London Power in its first year is assessed. Meanwhile, The Guardian continues its focus on sewage spills and The Sunday Times delves into the future of domestic heat.