Findings from project DINO has indicated that local energy networks could see peak electrical loads increase by 80% by 2040 due to heat pumps, EVs and domestic batteries.
An expert group has concluded that the biggest challenges this decade to decarbonisation is the mobilisation of the huge quantities of investment required to scale low-carbon generation, storage and networks.
Energy regulator Ofgem has released what it has said is a “landmark five year vision” as part of the draft plans for the next price control period, RIIO-ED2.
SSE has outlined how what it described as its balanced portfolio of electricity assets, infrastructure and integrated business mix have helped it post a “strong performance” during market volatility.
UK Power Networks will be able to speed up its electricity connection upgrade services through a new partnership with Google involving digitalisation of its electricity cable maps.