Smart meter installations fall 40% year-on-year in January 2021
The installation of smart meters fell 40% year-on-year in January, as the enduring impact of the COVID-19 lockdown continues to be felt.
SP Energy Networks’ director of Network Planning & Regulation Scott Mathieson takes a look at the world-first renewable blackstart projects the DNO is currently working on.
REA details pathway to net zero and economic recovery in new green strategy
A green pathway detailing measures needed to deliver net zero – focusing largely on renewables targets – has been published by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).
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BNEF: At least $14tn must be spent on power grids worldwide or risk ‘bottleneck’
At least $14 trillion (£9 trillion) must be invested in the grid worldwide by 2050 to support an evolved power system, according to new analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF).
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Government EV consultation welcomed as charging networks stress 'vital' need for interoperability leadership
The government’s consultation into public electric vehicle (EV) charging has been largely praised by EV charging networks, although thought must be given to costs and complexity.
SMS commits to carbon neutrality by 2030, targeting renewables and EVs
Smart meter company SMS will adopt on-site renewable generation and battery storage, as it works towards its 2030 net zero carbon target.
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Eelpower selects EDF to optimise 80MW of battery storage
Energy storage operator Eelpower has selected EDF as a trading and optimising partner for three of its batteries.
Origami enters Gore Street’s Port of Tilbury into Dynamic Containment pushing capacity over 400MW
Optimiser Origami has entered Gore Street Energy Storage Fund’s 9MW Port of Tilbury battery into Dynamic Containment (DC) services.
Heat Pump Federation calls for "consistency of policy" amidst reports of early Green Homes Grant closure
The Heat Pump Federation is urging for “consistency of policy” as the impact on installers is highlighted.