Hunterston B to close permanently in 2022
2nd September 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
EDF has announced it will close its Hunterston B nuclear power plant for good in 2022 despite approval to operate until 2023.
England set for final coal extraction
18th August 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
The Bradley Mine in County Durham, one of England’s last commercial coal mines is set to extract coal for the final time.
Extension to Climate Change Agreement confirmed
5th August 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
The Climate Change Agreement (CCA) provides tax breaks to businesses which actively reduce their energy consumption and the government has confirmed it will extend the scheme until March 2025 following a consultation.
European Energy Networks lack flexibility
29th July 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
During Covid-19 lockdowns, power demand fell by 20% on average in Europe which has highlighted certain issues within energy systems across the continent.
Shetland Interconnector Approved
22nd July 2020 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News
The £600m Shetland Interconnector has been granted approval by Ofgem which will see the construction of a huge underwater power cable, linking the Shetland Isles to the Scottish mainland.