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Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs): Extending the grid and powering new developments Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) are companies that build and operate local “last-mile” electricity networks that extend the existing grid to connect new developments. Created by Ofgem to introduce competition, IDNOs offer developers faster, more flexible and often lower-cost alternatives to the traditional network operators. This guide explains the role of IDNOs. Here’s what we…
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Green Gas Levy (GGL): How it works and its impact on energy bills The Green Gas Levy (GGL) is a British environmental levy paid by all households and businesses with a mains gas supply. It is designed to fund the transition to low-carbon heating. The impact of the levy on bills is currently only a few pounds per property each year, but is expected to increase as the…
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Strategic Spatial Energy Plan | The Blueprint for a Clean Energy Britain Since the early 2000s, the UK Government has subsidised the development of renewables on the national grid but has provided no direction on where these should be built. Following financial incentives, developers built huge wind farms off the coast of Scotland, Britain’s windiest region. The problem is that demand for power in Scotland is limited,…
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Rolls-Royce’s Small Nuclear Reactor: UK’s £2.5 billion investment in SMR technology As part of the Great British Energy programme, the UK Government has selected Rolls-Royce to construct three small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and has pledged £2.5 billion to support the development of this next-generation reactor technology. Rolls-Royce’s 470 MW modular reactor design promises to deliver low-carbon, reliable electricity built in factories rather than on vast…
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Great British Energy’s big mission and modest budget Great British Energy (GBE) is the UK’s new publicly owned energy company, created to accelerate the transition to clean power, cut bills, enhance energy security, and create jobs. Its mission is to act as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of clean energy projects. GBE is Britain’s answer to EDF in France and Vattenfall in…
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Solar panel ROI for businesses: Calculate your return on investment Is solar a worthwhile investment for your business? With volatile energy prices and sustainability rising on the corporate agenda, this is an increasingly important question for many organisations. A commercial solar installation can be a highly effective investment, but the financial return varies from site to site. To provide clarity, we’ve built a calculator that…
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