Utilities

Companies involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, the supply of gas, and the provision of water and wastewater services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include National Grid plc, SSE plc, Centrica plc, Severn Trent plc, United Utilities plc and Pennon Group plc.

National Grid expects steady H1 performance ahead of November results

National Grid reported that performance for the six months to 30 September 2025 was in line with expectations, with underlying EPS weighted to the second half...

Ampeak Energy secures planning approval for major 250MW battery project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy, in partnership with Econergy, has received conditional planning permission from Newport City Council for the 250MW/1250MWh Afon Wysg 2 battery storage project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

Where scale shifts the balance in energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming the unsung infrastructure backbone of the energy transition...

Inside the mountain where engineering ambition shapes the energy landscape

Inside a Scottish mountain, a 60-year-old hydro station is proving that bold engineering can still anchor the future of energy...

Pennon Group trading update highlights strong return to profitability

Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company remains on track to deliver its 7% RORE target, supported by efficient financing and programme efficiencies...

Strengthening Community Ties Through Energy and Water Stewardship

Drax deepens its partnership with Loch Ken Trust, aligning hydropower operations with community safety and environmental stewardship in Dumfries and Galloway...

Ampeak Energy marks financial close of AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy has celebrated the financial close of its flagship AW1 Battery Storage Project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

Centrica appoints Frank Mastiaux as Non-Executive Director

Centrica has appointed Frank Mastiaux as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 22 September 2025. He will also join the Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee...

Britain’s electricity mix shifts meaningfully under surging solar capacity

Britain has just recorded its cleanest quarter ever with solar’s rise driving carbon intensity below 100 gCO₂/kWh between April‑June 2025...

A new spark of community engagement in Yorkshire

Drax and Groundwork Yorkshire brought science and adventure together for children in Selby and Goole through summer ‘Go Wild’ sessions...

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

Chesnara has made progress in funding since July, completing its rights issue and raising £150m through a restricted Tier 1 instrument. Estimates have been reduced due to weaker economic results, with 2025E EPS lowered to 11.8p and 2026E EPS to 57.0p, though dividend growth of 6% is still expected...

SAE Renewables rebrands as Ampeak Energy Limited

Following shareholder approval at its AGM, SAE Renewables (SIMEC Atlantis) has formally changed its name to Ampeak Energy Limited. The move reflects the company’s transition as it advances its flagship AW1 battery storage project, one of the UK’s largest...

United Utilities signs £3bn deal to refurbish Haweswater Aqueduct

United Utilities has agreed a £3 billion programme to upgrade the 110km Haweswater aqueduct, which supplies water to 2.5 million people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire...

National Grid Plc to sell Grain LNG for £1.66 billion

National Grid plc has agreed to sell its Grain LNG business to a consortium comprising Centrica plc and Energy Capital Partners LLC for approximately £1.66 billion, including a pre-completion dividend...

SAE Renewables secures £67.4m financing for flagship AW1 battery storage project

SAE has achieved financial close for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth, securing £67.4m in funding. The project is forecast to deliver average annual revenues of £13m and EBITDA of £9m over its first five years, with operations set to begin in Q1 2027...

SAE secures contracts for 240MWh AW1 battery project at Uskmouth

SAE has signed supply and construction agreements for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park, with potential to scale to 480MWh. Canadian Solar will supply the batteries and provide a 15-year service agreement, while Jones Bros will handle construction. A 12-year revenue deal with EDF and a framework for 1.1GWh of future battery supply have also been agreed...

Drax Delivers Resilient Performance with Strong Biomass and Pellets Volumes – Longspur Research

Drax Group interim results for the first half of 2025 reflect steady progress and strong fundamentals, particularly in its biomass generation and pellets business...

Drax Group delivers stable H1 results and higher dividend

Drax Group plc reported half-year results for the six months to 30 June 2025, highlighting stable adjusted basic EPS of 65.6p and a 12% increase in the interim dividend to 11.6p...

Greencoat UK Wind reports strong cash generation and 1.4x dividend cover

Greencoat UK Wind PLC reported H1 2025 results with £163.3m in net cash generation and a 1.4x dividend cover, despite low wind conditions. NAV stood at £3.18bn (143.4p per share), and total dividends of 5.18p per share were declared...
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National Grid expects steady H1 performance ahead of November results

National Grid reported that performance for the six months to 30 September 2025 was in line with expectations, with underlying EPS weighted to the second half...

Ampeak Energy secures planning approval for major 250MW battery project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy, in partnership with Econergy, has received conditional planning permission from Newport City Council for the 250MW/1250MWh Afon Wysg 2 battery storage project at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

Where scale shifts the balance in energy infrastructure

Battery storage is becoming the unsung infrastructure backbone of the energy transition...

Inside the mountain where engineering ambition shapes the energy landscape

Inside a Scottish mountain, a 60-year-old hydro station is proving that bold engineering can still anchor the future of energy...

Pennon Group trading update highlights strong return to profitability

Pennon has reported a strong return to profitability for the period 1 April to 25 September 2025, with EBITDA expected to rise by around 60% year on year. The Company remains on track to deliver its 7% RORE target, supported by efficient financing and programme efficiencies...

Strengthening Community Ties Through Energy and Water Stewardship

Drax deepens its partnership with Loch Ken Trust, aligning hydropower operations with community safety and environmental stewardship in Dumfries and Galloway...

Ampeak Energy marks financial close of AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth

Ampeak Energy has celebrated the financial close of its flagship AW1 Battery Storage Project with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park...

Centrica appoints Frank Mastiaux as Non-Executive Director

Centrica has appointed Frank Mastiaux as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 22 September 2025. He will also join the Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee...

Britain’s electricity mix shifts meaningfully under surging solar capacity

Britain has just recorded its cleanest quarter ever with solar’s rise driving carbon intensity below 100 gCO₂/kWh between April‑June 2025...

A new spark of community engagement in Yorkshire

Drax and Groundwork Yorkshire brought science and adventure together for children in Selby and Goole through summer ‘Go Wild’ sessions...

Chesnara Plc: Showing good operational progress

Chesnara has made progress in funding since July, completing its rights issue and raising £150m through a restricted Tier 1 instrument. Estimates have been reduced due to weaker economic results, with 2025E EPS lowered to 11.8p and 2026E EPS to 57.0p, though dividend growth of 6% is still expected...

SAE Renewables rebrands as Ampeak Energy Limited

Following shareholder approval at its AGM, SAE Renewables (SIMEC Atlantis) has formally changed its name to Ampeak Energy Limited. The move reflects the company’s transition as it advances its flagship AW1 battery storage project, one of the UK’s largest...

United Utilities signs £3bn deal to refurbish Haweswater Aqueduct

United Utilities has agreed a £3 billion programme to upgrade the 110km Haweswater aqueduct, which supplies water to 2.5 million people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire...

National Grid Plc to sell Grain LNG for £1.66 billion

National Grid plc has agreed to sell its Grain LNG business to a consortium comprising Centrica plc and Energy Capital Partners LLC for approximately £1.66 billion, including a pre-completion dividend...

SAE Renewables secures £67.4m financing for flagship AW1 battery storage project

SAE has achieved financial close for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth, securing £67.4m in funding. The project is forecast to deliver average annual revenues of £13m and EBITDA of £9m over its first five years, with operations set to begin in Q1 2027...

SAE secures contracts for 240MWh AW1 battery project at Uskmouth

SAE has signed supply and construction agreements for its 240MWh AW1 battery storage project at Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park, with potential to scale to 480MWh. Canadian Solar will supply the batteries and provide a 15-year service agreement, while Jones Bros will handle construction. A 12-year revenue deal with EDF and a framework for 1.1GWh of future battery supply have also been agreed...

Drax Delivers Resilient Performance with Strong Biomass and Pellets Volumes – Longspur Research

Drax Group interim results for the first half of 2025 reflect steady progress and strong fundamentals, particularly in its biomass generation and pellets business...

Drax Group delivers stable H1 results and higher dividend

Drax Group plc reported half-year results for the six months to 30 June 2025, highlighting stable adjusted basic EPS of 65.6p and a 12% increase in the interim dividend to 11.6p...

Greencoat UK Wind reports strong cash generation and 1.4x dividend cover

Greencoat UK Wind PLC reported H1 2025 results with £163.3m in net cash generation and a 1.4x dividend cover, despite low wind conditions. NAV stood at £3.18bn (143.4p per share), and total dividends of 5.18p per share were declared...
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