Siemens partners Fortinet for substation cybersecurity solution
Siemens has partnered US-based cybersecurity firm Fortinet for the development of a security solution for operational technology (OT) networks, with a focus of use at substations.
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Alice Grundy Junior reporter, Current±
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Smart meters likely to only reach 68% by new 2024 date 'at best'
The smart meter roll-out is set to miss targets, new research from Frontier Economics on behalf of Energy UK has found.
Last week’s Everything EV Live conference in London saw representatives from across the e-mobility sector come together to discuss the most pressing opportunities, challenges and stage of change in the market, with a focus on the country’s capital city. The Current± editorial team was on hand to report from the event, and here are the five key takeaways from Everything EV Live 2019.
Multiple revenue streams key to EV charging infrastructure financing
Ongoing fears over EV charging utilisation rates have thrust multiple revenue streams towards the top of infrastructure operator needs for financing.
Driivz nets EV charging software deal with Japanese utility Ennet
Charging software start-up Driivz is taking its products to Japan in a deal with utility Ennet Corporation.
National Grid pushes decarbonisation target to net zero
National Grid has revised its target for reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions, to now match the UK’s net zero by 2050 goal.
No conflict of interest in maiden CIIF investment, government insists
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority has insisted it is confident there is no conflict of interest in the maiden investment of the Charging Infrastructure and Investment Fund (CIIF).
Centrica LEM achieves ‘breakthrough’ as flexibility trading platform goes live
Centrica is lauding a ‘world first’ as its Local Energy Market (LEM) enables National Grid ESO and Western Power Distribution (WPD) to simultaneously procure flexibility from the same platform.
Vattenfall continues wealth of EV activity with new charge points
Vattenfall is continuing its flurry of electric vehicle (EV) activity with eighteen new charge points in Hampshire.
Smarter Grid Solutions outlines priority areas for DSO investment in new whitepaper
Forecasting, flexibility monitoring and data are among several priority areas for early investment for the DNO/DSO transition, according to Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS).
Cost largest deterrent to EV uptake as over half of consumers doubt 2050 electrification
There are key differences between industry’s expectations of transport electrification and those of consumers, a new report has found.
New energy system modelling to offer ‘most comprehensive’ view of flexibility
The Energy Systems Catapult has launched a new modelling tool with a whole energy system view to explore the role of storage and flexibility in decarbonising at least-cost.