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Clean power by 2030 is a connections challenge – not a generation challenge

Is the UK’s biggest risk leaving new renewable capacity stranded behind a slow, stop-start grid and planning system?

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UK Government’s smart meter target is unlikely to be met

The UK Government has set a target of 100% smart meter coverage by 2025, but it has been suggested that it will be difficult to achieve.

Overcoming gridlock in Great Britain’s electricity network

To achieve a net zero future, the UK will need to make the grid connection process much smoother for clean energy projects.

Northern Powergrid’s bill error in Halifax could have cost it dearly

Our columnist discusses the recent bill error that impacted the residents of Halifax, with Northern Powergrid forced to trust its customers.

Ofgem awards funding to 53 new projects that aim to reduce energy bills

Ofgem and Innovate UK has announced which projects are set to receive a share of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).

Is it make or break time for the UK’s energy transformation?

Could the lagging investment in the energy grid be one of the greatest problems facing the UK’s infrastructure today?

British wind farms generated more electricity than ever before in 2022

The amount of electricity generated by wind farms across the UK was the highest on record in 2022, according to the latest Government figures. 

SMRs may not be the holy grail for energy security, net zero

It’s possible to achieve both energy security and the UK’s climate goals without blowing the budget on next-gen nuclear technologies.

New smart tech trial helps UK Power Networks find and fix faults

UK Power Networks has been testing new smart tech to help it find and fix faults with its network faster. 

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