Generation

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.

Renewable energy and storage pipeline grows to 86GW

EDF gets permission to restart Hunterston B

EDF’s Hunterston B nuclear power plant in Scotland has been cleared for a final period of generation.

Catch 2050: investing for net zero

The local push to build smart communities

Current system ‘doesn’t value storage and flexibility’

Good Energy appoints youth board  

Industry calls for VAT on green products to be axed

Bulb chief executive Hayden Wood and REA boss Nina Skorupska are among 32 industry figures who have written to Boris Johnson urging him to scrap VAT on green products. While the letter states the sector was “encouraged” with the chancellor pledging investment in green infrastructure projects in the recent budget, it said there was disappointment at the “lack of policies to help people play a part in reaching net zero”.

EDF sells West Burton B gas plant to EIG

EDF has agreed to sell its West Burton B combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station to investment firm EIG for an undisclosed sum. The deal also includes a 49MW battery system at the site in Nottinghamshire.

Weekend press round-up: CMA dispute costs water groups £26m

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, the cost of the four appeals against Ofwat’s PR19 determinations is analysed. Meanwhile, Scottish Power discusses plans for Britain’s largest green hydrogen production facility and Shell sets out its strategy to install 5,000 rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers across the country by 2025.

Net zero: Three stumbling blocks to delivery

As part of Utility Week's Countdown to COP campaign, former Ofgem chief executive Dermot Nolan highlights three things the government should consider in balancing the need for a rapid transformation of the energy system alongside the responsibility to keep costs down for consumers.

Plaid Cymru amends net zero target to 2035

Plaid Cymru has relaxed by five years its target for decarbonising Wales’ energy system.

Net zero ‘hard yards’ for the electricity grid must start now

The Easter weekend was the greenest bank holiday on record as far as power generation is concerned, but there is still a lot of work to do before net zero can become a reality. Ed Reid, head of strategy at Centrica Business Solutions, writes as part of Utility Week's Countdown to COP campaign about the importance of real progress on local flexibility markets.

Ovo targets 40% of supply from PPAs by year end

Ovo Energy has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Orsted in a bid to further strengthen its renewable energy credentials. Ovo, which already provided 100 per cent REGO-backed renewable electricity, said it expected the deal to mean 13 per cent of its electricity will be generated via a PPA.

SSE and Equinor announce ‘world first’ blue hydrogen power plant