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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.

December 31, 2020

Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2021, part thirteen

Independent energy consultant Stephen Cirell offers his suggestions for the role of local authorities in the energy transition in 2021, for the thirteenth installment of Current± Predicts.

December 17, 2020

Ofgem lays out RIIO-ED2 priorities as it aims for a 'modern, smarter, digitally enabled grid'

Ofgem has confirmed its methodology for setting the RIIO-ED2 price controls, focusing on data sharing, flexibility and forward planning.

December 14, 2020

Piclo to take ‘next big step forward’ with £1.5m Clean Growth Fund investment

The first investment from the government’s Clean Growth Fund has been secured by Piclo to help fund its UK and international growth.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

December 10, 2020

Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2021, part one

Part one of Current±'s annual predictions series is kicked off by Flexitricity's Alastair Martin and Arenko's Andy Hadland, offering their thoughts on what 2021 has in store for the energy transition.

62GW of TEC register now filled with ‘phantom’ projects. Image: Centrica.

November 9, 2020

Centrica urges DNOs to commit to market-based flexibility as Cornwall LEM trial finishes

Centrica’s three-year Local Energy Market (LEM) trial spanning 200 homes and business has come to an end.

October 7, 2020

UKPN launches £6.4m technology blueprint to improve reliability

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has launched a £6.4 million blueprint for using technologies to deliver reliable power.

October 6, 2020

DNOs strive for standardisation as flexibility procurement merged into one portal

Flexibility requirements for four distribution network operators (DNOs) are to be published on a single site as part of a push towards simplicity.

August 26, 2020

Northern Powergrid targets rapid decarbonisation in new business plan

Northern Powergrid is looking into how best to ‘build back better’ as part of a new business plan aimed at rapid decarbonisation.

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

August 11, 2020

WPD put up for sale by US owner PPL as it looks to reposition its portfolio

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has been put up for sale by its American owner PPL Corporation as it looks to focus more on the US market.

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