Less burden, closer collaboration: Ofgem moves to simplify Capacity Market framework
Ofgem has unveiled a raft of proposed changes to the Capacity Market framework in a bid to simplify it in the short term.
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Liam Stoker Editor, Current±
Liam is UK editor at Solar Media, the publisher of Current± and other titles including Solar Power Portal. Liam edits the UK-facing titles and has done since 2015, having joined the publisher as a reporter the same year. Previously, Liam has held positions at other London-based B2B publishers such as Pageant Media and Progressive Media.
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Calvin Capital targets smart meter consolidation, batteries and EV move with Lowri Beck buy
Calvin Capital has set its sights on moving into battery storage and EV infrastructure investments after consolidating the smart meter sector with the acquisition of Lowri Beck.
Widespread AI adoption in energy could add trillions to global economy, report finds
Applying artificial intelligence technologies across just four sectors, including both energy and transport, could boost global GDP by more than US$5 trillion (£3.82 trillion) while slashing emissions, a new report has found.
Engie UK appoints Petrie successor
Engie has appointed Nicola Lovett as the new chief executive of its UK and Ireland unit, succeeding Wilfrid Petrie.
Grid-edge ‘explosion’ driving a second system transition
An “explosion” in the number of devices connected at the end of the grid is driving a second transition and new demand for tech solutions.
National Grid cleared to run postponed Capacity Market auction ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’
National Grid has been instructed to hold the postponed T-1 Capacity Market auction “as soon as reasonably practicable”.
New stats reveal growing shortfall in government emissions targets
The UK now looks all but certain to miss emissions reductions targets out to 2032, new statistics out today have revealed.
Liam Stoker speaks to Centrica Innovations Labs director Sam Salisbury about what’s driving the energy giant’s start-up push, how it identifies investment opportunities and where the future lies.
SSEN bids to bolster flexibility commitment with tech neutral methodology
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is bidding to ramp-up its commitment to flexibility services by devising a new, technology neutral methodology.
Global electrification benefit could top US$160 trillion as decarbonisation enters ‘decisive phase’
The global energy transition could create financial benefits worth as much as US$160 trillion by 2050, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said.
Centrica to deploy 7GW of low carbon technologies by 2030
Centrica has committed to deploying 7GW of distributed, low carbon technologies globally over the next decade.
National Grid issues innovation ‘call to arms’ as system stability tops priority list
National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) unit has placed system stability at the top of its innovation priority list, while issuing a “call to arms” for the energy industry to collaborate further.