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Informer Issue 657 - 09/07/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The new Labour government is lifting the de facto ban on new onshore wind; Energy Secretary Ed Miliband sets out his priorities; Record levels of capacity were tendered on local flexibility markets last year. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 656 - 02/07/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The UK stands at a crossroads for making enough progress to enable Net Zero; Phantom renewables projects are holding back progress on green investment; The head of the UK’s biggest business group urges the next government to prioritise green growth. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 655 - 25/06/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The UK is increasingly attractive to global renewables investors; A report warns momentum is stalling on the energy transition; Industry leaders have welcomed a pledge to relax restrictions on onshore wind. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 654 - 18/06/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The main political parties have set out their proposals on energy and climate change; Plans for a demand flexibility service to support the grid all-year round are announced; GB has been named one of the top markets for co-located renewables. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 653 - 11/06/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The system operator said it expects to be able to meet power demand this winter; Industry leaders urge politicians to look at the benefits of accelerating the Net Zero push; A report highlights the role offshore wind will play in keeping costs down in the years ahead. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates.

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Informer Issue 652 - 04/06/2024

This week's energy news headlines: More detail is announced on Labour’s plans for a state-owned energy company; Delays on grid connection and battery storage clarity are holding back decarbonisation; An offshore wind farm is to pay £33m into Ofgem’s redress fund over a licence breach. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

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Informer Issue 651 - 28/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Industry leaders say the upcoming general election will be crucial in determining energy transition progress; The UK is leading the world on decarbonisation according to a new study; National Grid announces plans to spend more than £30bn on the UK’s power network. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

 

 

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Informer Issue 650 - 21/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Business leaders say they need more government support for the Net Zero transition; The system operator forecasts balancing costs will rise out to 2030; Faster progress is needed on the energy infrastructure needed to accommodate more renewables. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators

 

 

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Informer Issue 649 - 14/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: Renewables reached a record 30% of global power generation last year; An industry body has called for more clarity for existing assets over the REMA reforms; A report finds grid capacity constraints added nearly £1bn of costs to electricity bills last year. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

 

 

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Informer Issue 648 - 07/05/2024

This week's energy news headlines: The pipeline of battery storage projects across the UK jumped by two-thirds last year; The Government’s climate strategy has been dealt a legal blow; A project is launched to tackle grid bottlenecks and enable more renewable power. Our industry round-up includes the latest updates from Government departments and energy regulators.

 

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