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Behind the Screen: Introducing our Backend Engineer
How does backend development work at Granular Energy? Federico Sandrelli talks us through his journey into software engineering, the complexity of modelling the energy domain, and why it's one of the most exciting engineering challenges he's encountered.
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News · 02.04.2026
Carbon-Free Chronicles March 2026: The essential round-up of news and reports relating to hourly transparency
March was a month of accelerating signals. Major investors are calling for a fundamental update to Scope 2 accounting and the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its full compliance phase. The direction of travel is consistent: clean energy claims need to be grounded in physical reality, matched by time and location. Here is what has been on our radar this month.
News · 06.03.2026
Carbon-Free Chronicles Februay 2026: The essential round-up of news and reports relating to hourly transparency
From new registry infrastructure supporting hourly certificates in Europe, to investor coalitions pushing for a long-overdue GHG Protocol update, the momentum behind hourly matching and traceable carbon accounting is growing. Closer to home, we've had some exciting news of our own. Here's what's been on our radar this month.
News · 03.02.2026
Carbon-Free Chronicles January 2026: The essential round-up of news and reports relating to hourly transparency
We’re back with our Carbon-Free Chronicles, and as we move into 2026, the focus across energy markets is shifting from consultation and experimentation to implementation. Reporting deadlines have passed, policy signals are sharpening, and the market is moving. The direction of travel is clear: higher-quality, time-matched clean energy claims are moving from “nice to have” to “expected”.
News · 09.12.2025
Carbon-Free Chronicles November 2025: The essential round up of news and reports relating to hourly transparency
As we enter the final month of the year, momentum behind granular energy tracking continues to build across markets, policy frameworks, and corporate climate strategies. November brought major updates from regulators, early insights into Scope 2 reforms, and important developments in certificate markets. We’ve also had a busy month at Granular. From new blog releases to an industry award win. Below is a roundup of the most relevant news shaping clean energy procurement and granular certificates.
News · 04.11.2025
Carbon-Free Chronicles October 2025: The essential round up of news and reports relating to hourly transparency
This month’s edition highlights a wave of progress in hourly transparency. From the launch of the GHG Protocol Scope 2 consultation to new milestones in clean hydrogen and real-time renewable tracking. As momentum builds across policy, technology, and markets, the shift towards truly carbon-free electricity (CFE) is becoming a global reality.
News · 20.10.2025
Granular Energy expands EnergyTag accreditation to global coverage
Granular Energy’s EnergyTag accreditation is now global, enabling Config 3 hourly Granular Certificates beyond Europe and supporting standardised 24/7 clean energy tracking for multinationals.
News · 02.10.2025
Carbon-Free Chronicles September 2025: The essential round up of news and reports relating to hourly transparency
This month’s edition dives into one of the biggest upcoming shifts in corporate emissions accounting: the GHG Protocol Scope 2 revisions, opening for public consultation this October. Now’s the time to pay attention!
News · 15.09.2025
UK news: Granular Energy is becoming an ESNA — powering the future of exempt supply
Granular Energy is in the process of registering as an Exempt Supply Notification Agent (ESNA) under the UK Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). This move underscores our commitment to enabling transparent energy supply models. We believe exempt supply can empower traceable, direct energy relationships between clean generators and end users. Scaling it demands rigorous data integrity and close compliance with regulatory requirements—strengths at the heart of Granular Energy.