UK Greenlights Its Largest Solar Farm: 700 MW Tillbridge Project Approved
A Landmark Step for UK Solar
The UK government has officially approved the 700 MW Tillbridge Solar Farm, a milestone project set to become the largest solar installation in the country. Located near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the project will span roughly 1,200 hectares of farmland and generate enough clean electricity to power around 300,000 homes.
The approval was announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, who framed the decision as part of the government’s broader push to “double onshore wind, triple solar and quadruple offshore wind” capacity by 2030.
How Digitalisation and Better Energy Data Can Transform Multi-Site Businesses
Managing energy across multiple sites can be complex. Different contracts, varying consumption patterns, and inconsistent data can create inefficiencies, missed savings, and administrative headaches.
Digitalisation is changing the game. By leveraging modern energy data and analytics, multi-site businesses can gain insight into usage patterns, optimise capacity, and control costs more effectively.
Great British Energy (GBE) Act Becomes Law
In May 2025, the Great British Energy Act received Royal Assent, formally enshrining GBE as a publicly owned, operationally independent energy company.
Under the new law, the Secretary of State can designate a company as “Great British Energy,” so long as it is wholly owned by the Crown.
The Act mandates GBE’s objects to include facilitating, participating in, and investing in clean energy production, distribution, storage, and supply, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency
Renewables pass the halfway mark in UK power generation.
The UK has reached a major clean energy milestone. In 2024, renewable sources supplied 50.4% of the nation’s electricity, up from 46.4% in 2023 - the first time that renewables have consistently generated more than half of the country’s power. It’s a remarkable achievement for a sector that, just a decade ago, accounted for less than 20% of the UK’s electricity supply.
Ofgem Targets Standing Charges: What It Means for Your Energy Bills
The UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has confirmed plans that could shake up how we all pay for our electricity and gas. By January 2026, every major energy supplier will be required to offer at least one tariff with a lower daily standing charge - the fixed fee you pay simply to be connected to the grid.
At first glance, this might sound like a token gesture. After all, suppliers could simply shift more of your bill into the per-unit cost (the price per kilowatt-hour) instead. But this move is about more than just rearranging the numbers - it’s about choice, fairness, and the future of how we pay for energy.
From Heatwaves to Heating: Preparing Your Business for Seasonal Energy Shifts
As summer draws to a close, businesses across the UK face a familiar challenge: adapting to seasonal changes in energy demand. The long, hot months have seen cooling systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration working overtime. Now, as temperatures dip and the focus shifts towards heating and lighting, businesses must be ready for a different set of pressures on energy consumption - and costs.
Understanding the New Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Levy
From 1st November 2025, a new government levy will be introduced to all electricity bills across the UK: the Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Levy.
This charge has been created by the government to help fund the construction of new nuclear power stations, starting with Sizewell C. It applies to all UK electricity consumers, unless you qualify for an Energy Intensive Industry (EII) exemption.
Labour’s Industrial Strategy: What Cheaper Energy Means for UK Heavy Industry
The UK’s industrial landscape could be in for a major shake-up.
Labour has unveiled a bold Industrial Strategy aimed at transforming Britain’s energy-intensive sectors - with a promise to cut electricity costs for heavy users by up to 25% by 2027.
This long-awaited reform is big news for over 7,000 manufacturers across the UK, many of whom have long warned that the high cost of power has undermined their global competitiveness.
The RTS Signal is Ending – Here’s What it Means for Your Energy Supply
For over 40 years, the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) has helped homes across the UK manage their heating, hot water, and electricity usage - especially those on time-of-use tariffs like Economy 7 and Economy 10. But that era is coming to an end.
RTS is being phased out, and if your property or portfolio still uses an RTS meter, it's time to act.
How We Saved a Care Home £12,000 a Year
Client: Family-run care home
Problem: Locked into a 3-year electricity contract at 34p/kWh
Issues Found: No account reviews, billing errors, and overcharges
Our Solution: Mid-contract strategies, supplier negotiation, long-term cost planning
Outcome: £12,000/year saved through corrections and smarter procurement
Blog - 5 Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Renewing Utilities
Utility renewals often get left until the last minute or passed off as a formality — but making the wrong move can cost your business thousands. Here are five common mistakes we see, and how to avoid them.