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UK should extend its power sector, as diesel and petrol cars ban will increase the number of electric cars
Britain must build new power plants, grid networks, and electric vehicle charging points to avoid local power shortages, supporting millions of more battery-powered vehicles over the next two decades. Replacement of banned diesel and petrol cars with electric is technically feasible, and if drivers can be persuaded to recharge them overnight - when spare power capacity is abundant - the huge infrastructure cost could be reduced.
read more... 01/09/2017
Ireland: ESB will launch UK energy supplier this year
Irish utility ESB is getting ready to launch an energy supplier in Britain later this year, accessing a highly competitive market that is also under inspection from government after the competition regulator found consumers were overcharged billions of pounds.
read more... 14/08/2017
OVO Energy and Chargemaster to carry out new project for electric vehicles
OVO Energy will provide 100% renewable energy to Chargemaster, the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure firm in the UK.
read more... 03/08/2017
EV charging grid to be installed along the Trans-Canada highway
A grid of 34 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed along the Trans-Canada highway, to combat range anxiety. The stations will store energy to charge cars faster.
read more... 27/07/2017
UK: Ofgem will reduce subsidies for small power generators
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem declared on Tuesday it will cut subsidies to several small electricity producers that offer back-up during peak demand. According to Ofgem, this move would reduce household electricity bills by around 20 pounds a year, since the cost of the subsidies is included in overall network fees charged to power companies, which these pass on to consumers.
read more... 20/06/2017