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Net Zero by Current± is an on-the-go rundown of the UK's road to net zero. Now joined by industry expert guests, Net Zero by Current± offers exclusive insight into the latest developments that will shape the UK’s decarbonisation journey.

  1. 04/30/2024

    Ep.13: The UK solar market in a global context

    In this episode, Net Zero by Current± is joined by Finlay Colville, head of research at PV-Tech and Solar Media. The discussion revolves around how the UK solar market fares in comparison to other worldwide markets, as well as what policymakers could be doing to push the industry further.

    43 min

  2. 03/28/2024

    Ep.12: Potential impact of REMA's second consultation

    In this episode, Net Zero by Current± is joined by Tom Smout, senior associate with the GB research team at Aurora Energy Research. The discussion revolves around the opening of the second consultation for the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) and the potential consequences thereof.

    28 min

  3. 03/01/2024

    Ep.11: The role of energy storage in net zero

    In this episode, Net Zero by Current± is joined by Andy Colthorpe, editor of Energy-Storage.news to discuss the role of energy storage in net zero. Featuring exclusive insights and interviews from the 9th Energy Storage Summit EU.

    31 min

  4. 02/02/2024

    Ep.10: The REA on decarbonising 2024 and beyond

    Net Zero by Current± is back for the first time in 2024! To mark our tenth-ever episode we are joined by special guest Nina Skorupska, chief executive of the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA), who provides an outlook into the UK energy market of 2024, discussing flexibility markets to new North Sea licenses.

    39 min
  5. Ep.9: Christmas special

    12/22/2023

    Ep.9: Christmas special

    In the Net Zero by Current± Christmas special we take you through some of our UK decarbonisation highlights of 2023. We'd love to hear any feedback on the podcast so far. If you're listening on a mobile device please fill out the Q&A and let us know what you think! Thank you for listening to Net Zero by Current±, we look forward to seeing you again in the next year! Image addition: pngtree.com.

    11 min

  6. 12/08/2023

    Ep.8: COP28 and the Clean Heat Market Mechanism

    In this episode, Net Zero by Current± explores the the latest news from COP28 so far, the launch of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism, the Office for Budget Responsibility cutting its EV uptake prediction for 2027 by almost half, and the National Grid granting connection visibility for Grid Supply Points (GSPs). The news discussed in this episode can be read in more detail by following the links below: COP28: UK signs pledge to treble renewables by 2030 DESNZ confirms launch of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism Office for Budget Responsibility cuts EV uptake forecast by 44% National Grid grants connection pipeline visibility for Grid Supply Points UKPN unveils tool showcasing spare capacity at Grid Supply Points Thank you for listening and be sure to follow for more!

    11 min

  7. 11/24/2023

    Ep.7: Autumn Statement and CfD strike price increase

    In this episode, Net Zero by Current± explores the Autumn Statement, the increase in Contract for Differences (CfD) administrative strike prices, National Grid ESO's new powers to terminate 'phantom' projects in the grid connection queue, and Ofgem's plans to create Regional Energy Strategic Planners. The news discussed in this episode can be read in more detail by following the links below: ⁠Autumn Statement: Hunt to cut grid action delays by 90% and remove windfall tax for new renewable projects⁠ ⁠Government boosts offshore wind’s CfD strike price by 66%⁠ ⁠ESO granted powers to terminate projects blocking the grid connections queue⁠ ⁠Ofgem unveils plans to create Regional Energy Strategic Planners⁠ Thank you for listening and be sure to follow for more!

    12 min

  8. 11/24/2023

    Ep.6 Energy Act 2023 and the King's speech

    In this episode, Net Zero by Current± is joined by Will Norman from PV Tech to discuss, the Energy Act 2023, the King's speech during the State Opening of Parliament, Energy UK warnings that the impending EU carbon tax could be detrimental to UK renewables, and plans revealed for the UK's first GW-scale nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP). The news discussed in this episode can be read in more detail by following the links below: Energy Act 2023: the ‘biggest energy legislation in UK history’ becomes law Energy Act 2023: energy industry ‘warmly welcomes’ new legislation The King’s speech 2023: new North Sea licenses confirmed⁠ Government to introduce annual oil and gas licensing Plans unveiled for UK’s first 1GW solar NSIP To book your place for this year's Electric Vehicle Innovations and Excellence Awards, click here. Thank you for listening!

    15 min
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Net Zero by Current± is an on-the-go rundown of the UK's road to net zero. Now joined by industry expert guests, Net Zero by Current± offers exclusive insight into the latest developments that will shape the UK’s decarbonisation journey.

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  • Creator
    Current± News
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
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