Jordan O'Brien

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UK Power Networks cuts emissions with hybrid battery generators

UK Power Networks has unveiled a fleet of nine hybrid battery-engine generators that promise to slash carbon emissions and noise pollution.

DPD commits £330 million to seven EV-ready super-depots

DPD has unveiled a £330 million plan to build seven fully automated, EV-ready distribution centres. 

UK Government places electricity network at heart of economic revival

The UK Government has pinned its hopes of economic revival onto the electricity network, with manufacturers set to see energy bill reductions.

UK Power Networks adopts steel pole supports to bolster overhead line resilience

UK Power Networks has begun reinforcing thousands of aging wooden electricity poles with steel support trusses.

NGED funds new research programme to create a more ‘agile’ grid

National Grid Electricity Distribution is investing more than £200,000 in a research programme at the University of Bath to make the grid more 'agile'.

E.ON invests £4 million in Allume to unlock rooftop solar for UK flats

People living in British flats could soon tap into cheaper, cleaner electricity after E.ON UK confirmed a £4 million investment in Allume Energy.

Global offshore wind capacity jumps 14% to 85 GW, with UK still leading Europe

Global operational offshore wind capacity has climbed 14% in the past 12 months, reaching 85.2 GW, according to RenewableUK.

UK Power Networks debuts ChargePoint Navigator to streamline LEVI funding bids

Local authorities vying for a slice of the Government’s LEVI fund could find bidding easier, with UKPN's new ChargePoint Navigator tool.

Rolls-Royce SMR wins race to build UK’s first small modular reactors

Rolls-Royce SMR has been named the preferred bidder by Great British Energy to deliver the UK’s first fleet of small modular reactors (SMRs). 

UK Government commits £14.2 billion to Sizewell C, promises 10,000 jobs

The UK Government has confirmed that it will up its stake in the long-awaited Sizewell C nuclear plant to £14.2 billion.

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