Business
Macquarie GIG and Enso Energy launch UK solar & battery partnership
Macquarie’s Green Investment Group and Enso Energy have announced a UK solar development joint ventures, with the aim to create one of the UK’s largest subsidy-free solar and battery storage portfolios.
Renewable Energy
EIB funds largest solar project in Spain’s Andalusia
Solarcentury has secured €43.5m in funding from EIB to complete the construction and ensure the operation of the largest solar energy project in Andalusia.
Electric Vehicles
Switzerland unveils first EV charging sites on A2 motorway
In Switzerland, Primeo Energie and Alpiq E-Mobility launch first Swiss charging sites on A2 motorway featuring electric vehicle chargers, battery energy storage and an energy management solution from ABB
Policy & Regulation
Policy updates will drive Europe’s decarbonisation
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) sets out recommendations to help the EU meet its 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emissions, renewables and energy efficiency, as well as its longer-term decarbonisation goals.
Renewable Energy
Hydrogen to unlock UK’s low carbon economy
Market analytics firm, Aurora Energy Research, has published a report highlighting the role of hydrogen as a key enabler to the decarbonisation of our energy system.
Policy & Regulation
A historic turning point in tackling the global climate crisis
Ministers must seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight against climate change, the CCC says.
Renewable Energy
Denmark to build new “energy islands” as part of sustainability plan
The Danish Parliament aims to reduce the country's CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons, and establish two "energy islands" with a combined capacity of 5GW.
Digitalisation
E.ON selects Wipro for grid and digital transformation
E.ON has selected Wipro as a partner in its grid modernisation and digital transformation initiatives.
Business
Ofgem raises energy supplier standards to bolster consumer protection
Ofgem has published its final proposals for new ongoing requirements for suppliers to drive up customer service standards, reduce the risk of supplier failure and strengthen the safety net for consumers if a supplier goes out of business.
Electric Vehicles
UK government announces £73.5 million EV investment
The government has announced £73.5 million of investment into the automotive industry to develop green technologies and safeguard jobs.
