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Octopus Energy doubles solar export payments

Encore for Old King Coal

Weekend press round-up: Power firms U-turn over windfall tax

Our latest round-up of stories from the Bank Holiday weekend includes reports that energy generators believe a windfall tax may be a better option for tackling their excess profits, with fears other proposals could be more damaging to them. Meanwhile, further details have emerged of the government's support package for businesses and there are reports some customers have been prevented from switching to large suppliers.

New speakers confirmed for Utility Week Forum

CCC: Energy independence goal requires radical decarbonisation

Degrees of separation: the future of DSOs

Government must take ‘robust stance’ on CfD expansion

Truss confirms price cap freeze

‘Overwhelming’ renewables support in all constituencies

Power market review should encourage heat pumps

Battery storage to be installed across Scottish Water estate

Equinor seeks consent for offshore wind farm extensions

Weekend press round-up: Truss team hold talks on freezing energy bills

In our latest review of sector coverage in national media, there is speculation around when the new prime minister will act on soaring energy bills, amid warnings about the impact on households and businesses. Meanwhile, concern has been raised about the number of water companies employing former regulators.

Flexible energy is paramount to solving the energy crisis

World’s largest offshore wind farm now fully operational