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• Simply Blue outlines Canadian green fuel hub

  13-09-2024 17:32 via renews.biz
  Simply Blue outlines Canadian green fuel hub
  
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• ‘Not on my watch’: how windfarms became a key issue in NSW local elections

  13-09-2024 17:00
  From Port Stephens to Illawarra, candidates are running against renewable schemes because of ‘lack of consultation’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPart of what’s driving Mark Watson’s pitch for mayor is his opposition to a project he says is the talk of the town and the “biggest issue” in his coastal home’s history.The former One Nation candidate for the state government is now running as an independent for mayor of Port Steph
  
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• Scottish Ministers approve grid upgrade

  13-09-2024 16:37 via renews.biz
  Scottish Ministers approve grid upgrade
  
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• Nexans invests €90m in offshore wind cables

  13-09-2024 16:11 via renews.biz
  Nexans invests €90m in offshore wind cables
  
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• Morlais environmental plan approved

  13-09-2024 14:49 via renews.biz
  Morlais environmental plan approved
  
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• EIB, Dublin partner up for port drive

  13-09-2024 14:07 via renews.biz
  EIB, Dublin partner up for port drive
  
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• Miliband approves £700m UK grid upgrade

  13-09-2024 12:58 via renews.biz
  Miliband approves £700m UK grid upgrade
  
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• Green light for 700MW Scottish battery

  13-09-2024 12:37 via renews.biz
  Green light for 700MW Scottish battery
  
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• High Court halts UK’s first new coal mine in three decades

  13-09-2024 12:12 via energylivenews.com
  
  The High Court has today blocked the development of the UK’s first new coal mine in 30 years, planned for Whitehaven in Cumbria.This decision stops West Cumbria Mining (WCM)’s project from proceeding.In his judgement, Mr Justice Holgate said: “The assumption that the proposed mine would not produce a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions, or would be a net zero mine, is legally flawed.”The ruling comes after a Supreme Court decision that highlighted the need to assess
  
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• Energy Secretary approves major grid upgrade

  13-09-2024 12:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has approved the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement project.
  This development is part of The Great Grid Upgrade and aims to enhance the electricity transmission network between Bramford substation in Suffolk and Twinstead Tee in Essex.The project involves removing approximately 27 kilometres of existing overhead lines and replacing them with new overhead lines and underground cables. It will address current constraints and improve the tran
  
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• UK government to take control of NGESO

  13-09-2024 11:48 via renews.biz
  UK government to take control of NGESO
  
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• Partners explore wave power for subsea use

  13-09-2024 11:23 via renews.biz
  Partners explore wave power for subsea use
  
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• Customers to win cash with new solar and EV battery trial

  13-09-2024 11:07 via energylivenews.com
  
  A new trial aims to help solar panel owners save money and cut carbon emissions by using their electric vehicle (EV) batteries as storage.
  EDF is testing this approach, which lets users store extra solar power in their EV batteries.
  The stored energy can then be used to power their homes or sold back to the grid when prices are higher.Participants in the trial will use EDF’s Smart Export Guarantee tariff and bi-directional chargers from Indra Renewables.
  They could earn around £650 a
  
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• Grenergy, BYD expand Chilean partnership

  13-09-2024 11:05 via renews.biz
  Grenergy, BYD expand Chilean partnership
  
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• Bournemouth electricity network to get £12m net zero upgrade

  13-09-2024 10:50 via energylivenews.com
  
  Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is investing £12 million in an upgrade to the electricity network serving Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.
  The project, which begins on 30th September 2024 and is expected to be completed by 2026, will replace older infrastructure with modern equipment to support nearly 200,000 customers.The upgrade will involve the replacement of almost six kilometres of underground cabling and the decommissioning of outdated equipment at one of the
  
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• Orsted hits Sunrise foundations milestone

  13-09-2024 10:36 via renews.biz
  Orsted hits Sunrise foundations milestone
  
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• Former E.ON boss to lead NESO

  13-09-2024 10:23 via energylivenews.com
  
  A new public body, the National Energy System Operator (NESO), will begin its role on 1st October, overseeing the planning of Britain’s electricity and gas networks.
  The new organisation aims to support the UK’s transition to clean energy and help meet the 2030 clean power target.NESO will integrate planning for both electricity and gas systems, which previously were managed separately.
  This approach is expected to streamline the development of new energy infrastructure and enhance c
  
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• SUSI buys 39MW Vietnam wind farm

  13-09-2024 10:07 via renews.biz
  SUSI buys 39MW Vietnam wind farm
  
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• New chair elected for Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

  13-09-2024 10:01 via energylivenews.com
  
  Bill Esterson has been elected as Chair of the Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.As Chair, Mr Esterson will oversee efforts to meet clean power targets by 2030 and address the associated challenges and opportunities.
  His role will include consulting with stakeholders from government, industry, trade unions and the scientific community.Bill Esterson said: “I am very grateful to have been elected Chair of the Committee working on one of the greatest questions of our time: how to
  
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• Progress on Orkney connection to GB electricity grid

  13-09-2024 09:32 via energylivenews.com
  
  Construction is set to begin on a major project that will connect the Orkney Islands to the UK electricity grid for the first time.SSEN Transmission has secured contracts with Siemens Energy and BAM Joint Venture, Nexans, and RJ McLeod for the Orkney-Caithness 220kV link project.
  This project will connect Orkney to the Scottish mainland for the first time.Construction is set to begin this month.
  The link will include a high voltage alternating current (HVAC) subsea cable and new substations at F
  
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• National Grid agrees £630m sale of ESO to UK Government

  13-09-2024 09:19 via energylivenews.com
  
  National Grid has announced it has reached an agreement with HM Government to sell its Electricity System Operator (ESO) for £630 million.
  The final cash amount will be adjusted for standard closing items, including timing differences.This sale is a key step in the formation of the independent National Energy System Operator (NESO).
  The NESO will be a new, independent public body tasked with overseeing the planning and operation of the UK’s electricity and gas networks.Building on th
  
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• Liverpool unveils zero energy bill homes

  13-09-2024 09:16 via energylivenews.com
  
  Liverpool City Region has announced a new project focused on zero-bill homes.This initiative is part of the Future Homes LCR programme, which aims to improve housing through innovative construction methods.A new house built for the project is located outside ACC Liverpool and demonstrates Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
  The home is designed to be energy-efficient and reduce building time and energy consumption.The project seeks to address the housing crisis and help meet carbon reduction t
  
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• Will Great British Energy set up offices in Aberdeen?

  13-09-2024 08:35 via energylivenews.com
  
  Great British Energy (GB Energy), the UK’s state-owned energy company, has reportedly started looking for a location for its new headquarters in Aberdeen.According to the Press & Journal, potential sites being considered include Marischal Square on Broad Street.BBC Scotland reported last week that GB Energy will be setting up its headquarters in Aberdeen.Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow were previously reported as the top contenders for hosting the headquarters of the new UK Government-
  
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• UK energy demand expected to rise amid cold snap

  13-09-2024 08:17 via energylivenews.com
  
  Power demand in the UK is forecast to approach 30 gigawatts on Thursday and Friday, driven by a cold front across Europe.
  This would be the highest demand since April, according to Bloomberg models.Temperatures in London are expected to fall to around 6°C (43°F) on Saturday, following a week of freezing weather.
  The cold spell, due to arctic air moving south, has also brought snow to Scotland.An ESO spokesperson told Energy Live News: “The ESO has a full operational toolkit to mana
  
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• Labor’s new ‘renewable hydrogen’ targets aim for Australia to produce 15m tonnes by 2050

  13-09-2024 07:57
  
  In announcing the strategy, climate minister Chris Bowen also took a swipe at the ‘climate inactivism’ of critics of the nascent industryFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has set annual targets of at least 15m tonnes of “renewable hydrogen” by 2050 and dismissed critics who had “gloated” about setbacks to the nascent industry.The energy minister, Chris Bowen,
  
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• Elexon takes next step in boosting flexibility

  13-09-2024 07:53 via energylivenews.com
  
  The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has announced that Elexon will lead the Open Networks Challenge Group.Elexon will also join the Open Networks Steering Group, which directs the programme.
  This announcement follows a year of substantial growth in UK energy flexibility, with network operators tendering a record 6.4GW of capacity in local flexibility markets and contracting 4GW, nearly double the previous year’s figures.A few months ago, Ofgem confirmed Elexon as the market facilitator f
  
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