Councils using digital planning tool secure 100% success rate in LEVI bids

Local authorities using a new digital planning tool have reportedly secured a 100% first-time success rate in bids to the Government’s LEVI fund.

Savills: Grid constraints continue to be a regional problem

The UK grid currently faces many constraints, but new research from Savills has suggested that the picture isn’t exactly universal. 

Downing to build 40MW private-wire solar farm for Kao Data in Harlow

Downing Renewable Developments has agreed to develop, build and operate a 40MW solar farm to supply Kao Data’s colocation campus in Harlow. 

GB Energy expands solar scheme to cover more than 250 schools

Pupils across England are set to benefit from lower energy bills, as Great British Energy has announced an expansion of its solar scheme. 

The quiet comeback of direct current

Blending AC with DC can cut losses, simplify prosumer microgrids, and build a more resilient power system.

Eclipse to acquire Vattenfall Networks, creating one of the UK’s largest IDNOs

Eclipse Power Group is set to acquire Vattenfall Networks Ltd, with the deal set to create one of the UK’s largest IDNOs. 

National Grid DSO cuts curtailment by 20%, avoiding 450GWh in six months

National Grid DSO says smarter outage planning spared 450GWh of curtailed generation between April and September 2025.

TagEnergy enters UK onshore wind market with acquisitions from RES

TagEnergy has made its first move into the UK onshore wind market, acquiring four mid-stage development projects in Scotland.

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