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January 15, 2021

Energy bodies call for greater consumer protection as DSR sector grows

As the domestic demand side response (DSR) sector grows, it will be essential that consumers are protected.

January 14, 2021

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's profit hit £3.308 billion due to gas and nuclear. Image: Centrica.

January 14, 2021

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.

January 14, 2021

Fossil fuel generation falls to record low as renewables dominate energy market

Fossil fuel generation has more than halved over the last decade, hitting a new record low in 2020.

California’s sun sharing the perfect model for European electricity

January 14, 2021

McKinsey: Power consumption to double by 2050 as COVID-19 helps pull back fossil fuel peak

Power consumption is set to more than double by 2050 as electrification increases, according to new research from McKinsey.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

January 13, 2021

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.

January 13, 2021

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.

January 13, 2021

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.

January 13, 2021

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.

January 12, 2021

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.