Ofgem approves G98 plug-in solar change pending linked legislation
Ofgem has approved a change to Engineering Recommendation G98 intended to facilitate compliant plug-in solar PV, but the amendment will not take effect until…
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New GB wholesale-market rules tighten eligibility for aggregated flexibility
New Balancing and Settlement Code rules took effect on 24 August, tightening which generation assets can participate through the wholesale-flexibility arrangements created by P415.
EU V2G grid-code consultation closes with charger-to-grid interface unresolved
The European Commission's consultation on revising the Network Code on Requirements for Grid Connection of Generators closes today, 25 August, with the draft extending…
Weaker ZEV targets could delay £1.56bn of home-charging investment, BEAMA warns
Weakening the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate could delay up to £1.56 billion of domestic EV chargepoint sales and installations by 2034, according to…
HMRC releases EV company-car reimbursement rates from September 2026
HMRC has kept its advisory electric rates for company cars at 7p per mile for home charging and 15p per mile for public charging…
Warrington sets out cross-pavement EV charging rules ahead of trial
Warrington Borough Council has published detailed eligibility and safety requirements for a proposed cross-pavement EV charging trial, ahead of a Cabinet decision expected in…
EU updates EV Battery Passport guidance ahead of February 2027 deadline
The European Commission has published updated guidance for the Digital Battery Passport ahead of the requirement becoming mandatory for EV batteries from 18 February…
UK launches £28 million Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage challenge
The UK Government has launched a £28 million Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage Challenge to support technologies capable of supplying electricity for 100 hours or…
Bath removes overnight four-hour limit for EVs while charging
Bath and North East Somerset Council has removed the four-hour overnight maximum stay for electric vehicles using the charging bays at Larkhall Square Car…
Australia commits $400 million to heavy-vehicle reform as electric-truck barriers come into focus
Australia's federal government has committed $400 million to a heavy-vehicle productivity reform package agreed with state and territory governments.
India introduces paid extensions for renewable projects that miss grid milestones
India's power regulator has introduced a mechanism allowing renewable-energy developers to pay for additional time when projects miss key milestones tied to interstate grid…
New York opens $35 million fund for large public-sector charging projects
New York State has made $35 million available for large public-sector Level 2 charging projects through a new NYSERDA funding programme.