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UK Power Networks and NESO dispatch local energy to ease grid constraints

UK Power Networks and NESO tap local energy assets to ease grid bottlenecks and help accelerate clean energy connections.

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UK Government could take stake in Sizewell C to end Chinese involvement

The UK Government is reportedly planning to take a direct stake in Sizewell C to end CGN's involvement with the project. 

Drax facing prosecution for risking employees’ health at Yorkshire power station

Drax, whose Yorkshire power station burns woody biomass, is facing prosecution from the Government’s Health and Safety Executive.

Electric vehicles to increase electricity demand by 25% by 2040

Demand for electricity is set to rise a whopping 25% by 2040 as a result of the uptake in electric vehicles.

Fire at IFA1 interconnector in Kent to spark further price rises

Following record high power prices earlier this week, a fire at the IFA1 interconnector in Kent could cause power prices to rise further. 

Day-ahead power prices hit record high, following highs in balancing market

Great Britain continues to see high day-ahead power prices, with no signs of a slowdown as prices hit a record high. 

UK Power Networks employs a cable plough to restore Dunstable Downs skyline

UK Power Networks has employed a state-of-the-art cable plough to help it complete its Dunstable Downs project as quickly as possible. 

UK forced to rely on coal power due to reduction in wind generation

The UK has been forced to rely on coal power to keep the lights on, as there has been a reduction in electricity generated by wind farms.

Britain is importing more power from overseas than ever before

Britain is becoming increasingly reliant on power from overseas, as it saw a record day for electricity imports on August 20. 

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