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EDF unveils plans for green hydrogen plant

EDF unveils plans for green hydrogen plant

EDF Renewables has unveiled plans to build a green hydrogen production plant in the Tees Valley area. The 30-50MW electrolyser facility will be powered using electricity generated at the company's nearby 62MW Teesside offshore wind farm as well as an almost 50MW solar farm it is planning to build near Redcar.

3 years ago

Offshore grid may need government investment

3 years ago

Joining forces to better understand the impact of extreme weather on renewables

3 years ago

EU aims to slash Russian gas imports by two-thirds in 2022

The European Union has set out ambitious plans to cut its dependence on Russian gas imports to one third of their current levels in 2022. Meanwhile, business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said ministers are exploring ways to reduce the UK’s reliance on gas imports from Russia whilst also announcing a ban on oil imports from the country by the end of this year.

3 years ago

Gridserve agrees to end EV charger exclusivity agreements

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: KKR and Macquarie in talks to buy UKPN

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national media, there is speculation about a takeover bid for UK Power Networks. Meanwhile, Cadent faces possible strike action and a group of MPs has called on the government to improve the UK’s energy security by sharply increasing its target for floating offshore wind.

3 years ago

Utilities are some of the best payers but now is not the time for complacency

Late payments are a problem all too well-known amongst small businesses. However, the latest data shows the utility sector is actually leading the way with its payment practices.

3 years ago

BEIS opens £288m Green Heat Network Fund

3 years ago

Networks awarded funding for 40 innovation projects

3 years ago

Utility Week Live launches biggest ever content programme

3 years ago

Ofgem sets out plans for transmission charging reforms

3 years ago

Time to deliver: Next-day switching piles pressure on utility address management

3 years ago

The cost of everything

In her latest column exclusively for Utility Week members, Maxine Frerk delves into the Ofgem Challenge Group reports on the business plans of the electricity distribution network operators. They assess the networks' strategies around distribution system operation, vulnerability and emissions reductions.

3 years ago

Kwarteng: Networks have learnt lessons of Arwen

3 years ago

Harnessing the evolution of asset intelligence

3 years ago

Weekend press: Tens of thousands of homes without power in the wake of three storms

This week's round up of national news stories includes coverage of thousands of homes left without power after storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have battered the country; fears that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will further raise gas prices; and is it the end of the road for price comparison sites?

3 years ago

Government criticises slow power cut compensation

3 years ago

Storm Eunice sees 1.3m customers disconnected

3 years ago

Innovation round-up: Spring launches innovation challenge, SSEN and Eon resilience as a service pilot

3 years ago

Access to CfDs should be conditional on cost reductions

3 years ago

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