Paybacks from wind and solar farms paid above their contractually-agreed price for electricity could provide a small degree of relief for households facing…
Continue ReadingWind power giant SSE is venturing into solar power, announcing a 30MW project that will solidify its role as “the UK’s clean energy…
Continue ReadingSSE’s renewable assets produced a third (32%) less electricity than expected between April and September, as historically low winds and dry weather hit…
Continue ReadingE.ON, OVO, Scottish Power and SSE to Increase Bills Following Price Cap Jump
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Four more energy suppliers have announced that they will hike their prices to the maximum—or near the maximum—permitted under the readjusted price cap,…
Continue ReadingSSE Offers Businesses Electricity from Straight From “Wind Farm to Socket”
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
SSE is offering British businesses “traceable green” electricity sourced directly from its wind and hydroelectric assets.
Continue ReadingWorld’s First Hydrogen-Fuelled Power Station to Be Built in the Humber Region
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Equinor and SSE have unveiled plans for a power station entirely fuelled by hydrogen, a world-first that will be paired with one of…
Continue ReadingSSE Targets Tripling of Renewable Generation by 2030
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Renewable Energy
SSE is close to approving investment in the world’s largest offshore wind farm, part of its goal to triple its renewable energy generation…
Continue ReadingOvo to Pay £1.2 Million After SSE Missed Smart Meter Target
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Smart Meters
Ovo Energy will pay £1.2 million in penalties for SSE’s failure to hit targets for installing smart meters last year.
Continue ReadingOvo Energy has announced it will cut 2,600 jobs and close offices after the coronavirus lockdown accelerated the shift to online customer service.
Continue ReadingOvo Energy has been ordered to pay an £8.9m fine by Ofgem after it was found to be overcharging its customers.
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