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May 27, 2020

EDF submits ‘momentous’ Sizewell C nuclear plant application

After a two month deferral caused by COVID-19, EDF has submitted an application to the Planning Inspectorate for its Sizewell C nuclear reactor.
Nesta's experiment also revealed public misunderstandings surrounding the UK Government’s Energy Price Guarantee. Image: Pixabay.
May 27, 2020

National Grid ESO and SSEN partner for ‘win-win’ smart heating project

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have teamed up to explore the potential of using surplus wind power to heat houses.
Power Transition claims its platform uses less energy than Bitcoin. Image: Power Transition.
May 27, 2020

Power Transition to scale up its P2P trading platform

​Power Transition is planning to scale up its peer-to-peer enabling technology following a new investment round.
Strong wind generation has helped keep the grid secure over much of the winter so far. Image: Pxfuel.
May 27, 2020

COVID-19 causes biggest energy investment drop in history

​COVID-19 has sent investment in the power sector tumbling, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) expecting power sector spending alone to fall by 10% in 2020.
The shift to electrification of vehicles is one of several factors putting pressure on the grid that VPPs can help alleviate. Image: Moixa
May 27, 2020

'Revolutionary' £31m project to integrate heat, transport and energy in VPP

​A £31 million demonstrator project integrating heat, transport and energy is to progress despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Image: Lotus.
May 26, 2020

Centrica’s new EV ownership model will ‘push the boundaries’

​Centrica’s newly-unveiled partnership with car manufacturer Lotus is designed to “really push the boundaries of what electric vehicle ownership could be”.
SSE's Beatrice offshore wind farm. Image: SSE.
May 26, 2020

SSE calls for a 2040 net zero power system and 2030 ICE ban in action plan

​The government should set a target of achieving a net zero power system by 2040, SSE has recommended as part of a five-point action plan.
Image: Peter McDermott.
May 26, 2020

Record power prices and carbon lows over the bank holiday keep National Grid ESO on its toes

​It was another exceptional bank holiday weekend for Britain’s electricity network, with power prices hitting new record lows as carbon intensity dropped to its lowest point ever.
May 22, 2020

Using COVID-19 as a lever for action on climate change

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May 22, 2020

Dampened demand forecast over bank holiday as grid balancing costs soar

Over the bank holiday weekend, the UK's electricity demand is set to drop to an all-time low of just 13.8GW while the cost of balancing soars.

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