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Ofgem approves GBP 10.3 billion investment in UK transmission grid UK energy regulator green-lights transmission network operator budgets for five-year period. Initial budget of GBP 10.3 billion ($13.7 billion) approved with an upper-bound estimate of GBP 70 billion transmission investment by 2031. At least GBP 44 billion of transmission spend has already been committed, according to the regulator.
Matthew Lynas
Dec 04, 2025
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Ofgem approves rule changes for UK frequency response markets The UK energy regulator signed off on two tranches of rule changes coming into effect in July 2026 and January 2027. Revised rules include tying Dynamic Response availability to notification data in balancing market. A tiered penalty regime for assets that do not meet availability target was rejected but could be revived.
Matthew Lynas
Jul 07, 2026
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Pumped hydro and lithium BESS top UK LDES cap and floor Ofgem has revealed provisional list of 16 projects that can progress through new support scheme for long-duration energy storage (LDES). Four technologies selected, with pumped storage hydro and lithium-ion batteries the biggest winners.
Matthew Lynas
Jun 30, 2026
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Engie to buy UK Power Networks in $14 billion deal French utility acquiring one of United Kingdom’s largest electricity distribution networks. Deal subject to regulatory approval with completion expected mid-2026. Engie says transaction in line with company’s broader electricity network infrastructure ambitions.
Matthew Lynas
Feb 26, 2026
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Stricter rules for energy retailers as UK smart meter deployment slows UK government plans new obligations for energy suppliers as smart meter deployment slows in Great Britain. Annual additions to smart electricity meter total have fallen each year since 2021. Binding annual milestones expected to come into force from 2027.
Matthew Lynas
Mar 23, 2026
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UK grid operator denies blackout risks during extreme heat event Grid operator denies allegations of a security cover but launches independent investigation, citing serious nature of concerns raised by former UK energy minister Claire Coutinho. Member of Parliament says whistleblowers allege interference with control room engineering decisions, and management pressure to hide information on grid security.
Matthew Lynas
Jul 15, 2026
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UK: Ofgem proposal means ‘the most profligate energy users will be rewarded’, says STA Power market regulator favors a flat rate fee for electricity consumers to fund the cost of making the U.K. grid fit for the energy transition. Solar lobbyists say that will unfairly penalize households and businesses who have invested in on-site generation.
Max Hall
Nov 28, 2018
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Ofgem’s plan for network charges triggers renewables sector backlash Ofgem passed its long-awaited, controversial plan for network charges last week, despite earlier warnings against the move. The UK electricity market regulator’s Targeted Charging Review has provoked a backlash in the renewables sector, as many believe that the plan will damage the economics of distributed energy resources and unsubsidized onshore wind and solar development.
Marija Maisch
Nov 29, 2019
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More than 100,000 applications for UK heat pump subsidy Latest boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) data reveals more than 100,000 applications for heat pump grants have been made since support scheme launched in May 2022. Demand has significantly increased in 2025, and the scheme was expanded in early November to include an air-to-air heat pump grant.
Matthew Lynas
Dec 01, 2025
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RWE drops 99.9 MW solar project in Wales on grid constraints RWE has scrapped its 99.9 MW Butterfly solar‑plus‑storage project in Wales after determining that grid connection availability made it unviable, in a move that comes amid sharply rising connection demand and mounting pressure on the United Kingdom’s queue reform process.
Brian Publicover
Apr 15, 2026
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