It has previously been reported that the South of England could see increased strain due to interconnector issues. Image: Pxhere NC.
December 2, 2020

Reaching net zero to cost £3 trillion, says National Grid ESO

​Reaching net zero in the energy network will cost the UK £3 trillion, according to a new cost analysis from National Grid ESO.
The Norwegian-based business has called the UK a “huge growth market” following the installation of over half a million EV chargers. Image: Getty.
December 2, 2020

BEIS consults on inclusion of EV in the Capacity Market to build supply security

​The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is consulting in the inclusion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Capacity Market (CM).
December 1, 2020

Current± Predicts: How our 2020 predictions fared

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December 1, 2020

Northern Powergrid launches ‘no one size fits all’ 19MW flexibility tender

Distribution network operator (DNO) Northern Powergrid calls for up to 19MW of flexibility to manage growth from low carbon energy providers.
US-UK partnership to bolster EV and offshore wind supply chains. Image: Pxhere.
December 1, 2020

Energy White Paper to be published by the end of 2020 says BEIS as it misses autumn deadline

​The UK Government has again failed to publish the Energy White Paper, pushing back the deadline again.
Image: Getty.
December 1, 2020

Energy majors call for net zero power system ambition as part of 'Sprint to Glasgow'

​Energy majors have called on the UK government to target a net zero power system as part of the 'Sprint to Glasgow' lead-up to the COP26 climate conference.
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November 30, 2020

SPEN partners Warmworks Scotland to roll-out Tesla batteries in social housing

​ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has installed more than 100 homes with battery storage as part of the Warmworks Scotland project.
Image: Electricity North West.
November 30, 2020

Ofgem awards £58m to highly ambitious flexibility and hydrogen projects

​Ofgem has awarded up to £58 million to five projects designed to support the UK’s transition to net zero.
Image: SMS plc.
November 30, 2020

Utilita Energy condemns ‘grossly unfair’ Ofgem smart meter warning

​Utilita Energy has criticised Ofgem’s suggestion that it would take emergency measures if it fails to meet second generation smart meter targets, claiming it is ‘grossly unfair’.
The new carbon pricing mechanism could be in place by 2027. Image: Unsplash (Arpad Kiss).
November 30, 2020

UK carbon intensity from electricity more than halves but greater flexibility needed

​The UK’s electricity system has decarbonised twice as fast as any other major economy, according to a new report by Drax Electric Insights.

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