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Dutch companies sign 10-year deal to buy 330 GWh of power from Finland
The virtual contract covers an expected output volume of 330 GWh per year - equivalent to the electricity consumption of 40,000 households
read more... 25/01/2021
New nuclear needed for UK energy security
The UK government must continue to support nuclear power generation if the country is to meet an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2050 while meeting its Net Zero ambitions, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS). The think tank recommends the government explore innovative financing methods for the construction of new nuclear power plants.
read more... 22/01/2021
UK electricity prices hit record level as Britain's big freeze looms
Britain’s electricity prices have soared to an all-time high with gas also surging to a three-year record ahead of sub-zero temperatures forecast for much of the UK next week.
read more... 13/01/2021
Britain sees greenest year for electricity in 2020
The country was powered coal-free for over 5,147 hours in 2020, compared with 3,666 hours in 2019, National Grid ESO said
read more... 12/01/2021
UK, EU working out details of energy co-operation
UK gas and electricity transmission system operators need to decide on new working arrangements with EU bodies following the UK's exit from the EU.
read more... 11/01/2021