Energy

The Smarta Weekly Market Update – 2nd November 2026

Hello, and welcome to this week’s Smarta Energy market update. There has been a small…

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Improved power for data centres could save £163 billion

Powering 55GW of data centres with flexible off-grid engines rather than combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs)…

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EV chargers and heat pumps could become simpler to install

An industry initiative bringing together organisations from across the energy sector is aiming to make…

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Government approves major undersea power connection

The government has approved a major undersea power connection, called Sea Link, between Suffolk and Kent. Developed by National Grid,…

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Underground cable overhaul aims to keep London switched on

Central London’s electricity network has been given a boost after over 14 kilometres of underground cables have been replaced. The…

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Grid readiness is among biggest barriers for energy infrastructure

Almost 60% of UK energy leaders rank grid network readiness among the top three barriers to delivering energy infrastructure. A…

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Around 13,000 heat networks face fines if they don’t register by January

Energy regulator Ofgem just published its first update on the number of heat networks currently registered with the regulator –…

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