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Trash trucks turned powerhouses in UK first Image: Veolia

Trash trucks turned powerhouses in UK first

Trash trucks turned powerhouses in UK first

Veolia electrifies waste trucks, turning them into a flexible energy source in a vehicle-to-grid trial

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UKPN boosts flexibility market strategy Image: UKPN

UKPN boosts flexibility market strategy

UKPN boosts flexibility market strategy

UK Power Networks collaborates to revamp flexibility markets, aiming for cost savings and efficient energy solutions, with a new strategy set to launch in April 2024

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National Grid’s boost for local flexibility markets Image: National Grid

National Grid’s boost for local flexibility markets

National Grid’s boost for local flexibility markets

National Grid has partnered with Piclo to enhance local flexibility markets, simplifying access for providers and trading over 90MW

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UK zero emission vehicle mandate takes effect today Image: Shutterstock

UK zero emission vehicle mandate takes effect today

UK zero emission vehicle mandate takes effect today

The ZEV mandate, effective from today, sets targets for the percentage of new zero emission cars and vans manufacturers must produce annually until 2035

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National Grid launches second phase of heat pump trial Image: National Grid

National Grid launches second phase of heat pump trial

National Grid launches second phase of heat pump trial

The project involves more than 1,000 customers in a trial showcasing the potential of heat pump flexibility to cut energy bills and alleviate peak electricity demand

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Ofgem approves ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service for this winter Image: Shutterstock

Ofgem approves ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service for this winter

Ofgem approves ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service for this winter

The service, which encourages flexible electricity usage by consumers, aims to help manage the energy system during periods of high demand

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More UK homes to earn by cutting energy usage Image: Shutterstock

More UK homes to earn by cutting energy usage

More UK homes to earn by cutting energy usage

National Grid Electricity Distribution has seen “rapid growth” in domestic participation in its flexibility programme, with 433 households set to reduce energy usage and earn savings

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EDF secures approval for three UK battery projects Image: EDF Renewables UK

EDF secures approval for three UK battery projects

EDF secures approval for three UK battery projects

EDF Renewables UK has received planning approval for three 200MW battery sites in Kent, Norwich and Essex

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Electric Miles and National Grid join forces Image: Electric Miles

Electric Miles and National Grid join forces

Electric Miles and National Grid join forces

Electric Miles will be utilising its network of domestic EV chargers to reduce peak energy demand during the upcoming winter season

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Britain smashes flexibility records Image: Shutterstock

Britain smashes flexibility records

Britain smashes flexibility records

Britain’s local flexibility markets saw a record 4.6GW capacity tendered last year, with 2GW successfully contracted

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Electric school buses offer class support to grid Image: Highland Electric Fleets

Electric school buses offer class support to grid

Electric school buses offer class support to grid

Batteries of electric school buses can provide a powerful resource for any grid, says Duncan McIntyre, Chief Executive of Highland Electric Fleets

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“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder” Image: Octopus

“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder”

“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder”

Claire Miller, Director of Technology and Innovation at Octopus has explained to FNZ how EVs can support grid balancing

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