EVs to jump to 5m in SSEN distribution area as country moves to net zero
Across the north of Scotland and central southern England alone, the number of electric vehicles (EV) is likely to increase to over 5 million by 2050.
UKPNS begins work at Port of Tyne to aid its transition to all-electric
UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) is to undertake detailed modelling and analysis of the Port of Tyne’s electricity network to enable it electrify.
Centrica hit by 15% drop in electricity demand among UK business customers
British Gas owner Centrica said electricity demand among its UK business customers was down by around 15% in the second half of 2020.
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Sixth EMN issued while day ahead prices jump to £1,500/MWh as capacity remains tight
The volatility in the energy market has continued this week, with National Grid ESO issuing another Electricity Market Notice (EMN) while day ahead prices just to almost £1,500/MWh.
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UKPN partners local councils in bid to identify and incentivise priority EV chargepoint deployment
UK Power Networks (UKPN) is launching a new initiative which sees local councils share data to help target electric vehicle (EV) charger blackspots.
WPD launches latest flexibility tender calling for 238MW
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched its latest flexibility procurement auction, with a call for 238.83MW across 38 locations.
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Boosting battery storage capacity by 20GWh could cut wind curtailment by 50%
An increase of 20GWh of battery storage could reduce the amount of wasted wind power in Great Britain by 50%, according to new analysis from LCP.
Elexon unveils 2021/22 priorities with new Kinnect platform centre stage
Elexon has outlined its priorities for 2021/22 in its draft business plan for the year, with its new platform Kinnect at the forefront of its activities.
2020 hailed as greenest year ever by National Grid ESO with wind, solar and coal-free records
2020 was a record-breaking year, with wind generation, solar, and coal-free records helping to make it the greenest year ever for Great Britain’s electricity network.