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August 6, 2019

The death toll for petrol: ‘Irresistible’ economics of renewables and EVs spells doom for oil

The oil and gas sector has been put on notice by global bank BNP Paribas, which has warned them in a new report that the “irresistible” economics of combining renewables with EVs is “the death toll for petrol”.
Already existing mechanisms could help mitigate the effects this winter. Image: Getty.
August 6, 2019

DCC eyes smart meter innovation, ramped-up rollout with five-year plan

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has published a new five-year plan which it hopes will facilitate greater innovation and an accelerated rollout of smart meters.
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August 5, 2019

Ofgem proposes to approve £75m in DNO funding requests

Ofgem has opened a consultation on 12 requests for funding adjustments totalling £322 million under the RIIO-ED1 price control.
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August 5, 2019

National Grid ESO pens deal for real-time system inertia measuring

National Grid ESO has signed an agreement with energy tech firm Reactive Technologies for measuring system inertia in real-time.
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August 2, 2019

SPEN to launch ‘most advanced’ 3D digital modelling of network

​SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is to launch what it claims is the most advanced 3D digital modelling of the UK’s electricity grid.
The British Energy Security Strategy was released at the beginning of April amid continued turmoil in the sector. Image: Getty.
August 2, 2019

Government urged to ‘flesh out’ plan of action in Clean Growth Strategy update

​An update to the Clean Growth Strategy outlining policy for net zero is needed, the Aldersgate Group has said.
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August 1, 2019

Coal closures continue as RWE shutters 1.56GW plant

RWE is to close its 1.56GW Aberthaw B coal-fired power station in March 2020, taking the UK’s operational coal fleet down to four.
Image: BP
August 1, 2019

BP bolsters global EV charging footprint with new network deal

BP is to expand its international EV footprint, striking a deal with Chinese firm Didi Chuxing (DiDi).
Net zero transformation could add £240bn to UK economy . Image: Getty.
August 1, 2019

Ofgem awards clean power trio permanent price cap derogation

Clean power suppliers Good Energy, Ecotricity and Green Energy UK have been awarded permanent derogations from Ofgem’s price cap by the regulator.
Image: Anesco.
August 1, 2019

Flexible energy projects could jump connection queues under network ‘modernisation’ plans

Flexible energy projects could be fast-tracked through the connections queue as part of plans to “modernise” the way connection requests are handled.

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