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Power grid hiring ramps up as networks race to deliver UK energy transition

Scottish Power says it is recruiting at its fastest pace since the 1950s, as electricity networks prepare for the energy transition.

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Following what it calls a ‘decade of stagnation’, the International Energy Agency has warned that investment in the global electricity grid needs to increase to more than $600 billion a year if we have any hope of meeting climate targets or supporting energy security.

Global electricity grid needs $600 billion a year in investment, says IEA

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Following a ‘decade of stagnation’, the IEA has called for investment in the global electricity grid to increase to more than $600 billion a year.
What we could learn from recent comments by RWE's Chief Exec

What we could learn from recent comments by RWE’s Chief Exec

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In this week’s Gossage Gossip, our columnist shares some words of wisdom from the Chief Executive of RWE.
Early research from UK Power Networks has found that more than 1.3 million homes could be powered by using electric cars’ batteries in long-stay car parks.

Airport car parks could provide 4.3GW of grid flexibility, says UK Power Networks

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Early research from UK Power Networks has found that more than 1.3 million homes could be powered by using EV batteries in long-stay car parks.
Wind capacity in the UK surpassed gas for the first time ever.

The UK now has more wind capacity than gas, according to Drax

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For the first time ever, the amount of installed wind capacity across the UK has surpassed gas, according to the latest Drax Electric Insights.
EDF is planning to invest £4.5 billion in clean energy in 2023.

EDF’s investment in clean energy will hit £4.5 billion in 2023

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EDF plans to spend a total of £4.5 billion in 2023 on the development of new electricity generation from clean energy sources. 
Data centres could produce and store hydrogen to reduce their carbon footprints.

Could data centres reduce their carbon footprint by producing hydrogen?

  • Opinion
Is on-premise hydrogen production in data centres for greenhouse gas abatement viable? Joe Sheehan from i3 Solutions Group explores. 
Power station in Glen Strathfarrar in Scotland

Scotland’s transmission network needs upgrading, according to new report

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Scotland needs more pylons, power lines and substations to cut energy bills, create energy security and tackle climate change, according to Scottish Renewables.
Eastern Green Link 2

Eastern Green Link 2 receives planning permission, awaits Ofgem approval

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Eastern Green Link 2, the new subsea electricity superhighway that will connect Scotland and England, has been granted planning permission.

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