energy

The UK’s energy storage owners and operators must be “ruthlessly entrepreneurial” to navigate current Energy Market Reform conversations and prepare for the rapid growth expected in the near future.

Wind power could save each UK household nearly £250 in savings per year compared to gas, says new analysis conducted by RenewableUK.

With Ireland forecasted to reach its 80% renewable target by 2030, Cornwall Insight has confirmed that the increase in renewable technologies and generation will help lower winter energy prices below the pre-2021 historical average from 2027 onwards.

The Welsh Government has revealed plans to establish a publicly owned renewable energy developer to tackle energy security, the cost-of-living crisis and decarbonise the energy system.

The National Grid has invited local communities in Suffolk and Kent to comment on proposals for two green energy infrastructure projects dubbed Eurolink and Sea Link.

RSK has highlighted the need for a cleanse of grid capacity registers, a shift in capacity to areas with generation potential and the streamlining of relevant energy developments as a means to unlock the UK’s renewable energy sector.

The GB energy system saw its highest ever available wind generation in the week commencing 3 October, peaking at 17.6GW of potential wind energy generated in the evening of 5 October.

“The IMF is predicting that the UK will see the highest growth of any G7 member in 2022,” said climate minister Graham Stuart, despite the UK being plagued with the ongoing energy crisis.

A new energy flexibility scheme introduced by Octopus Energy could save customers £100 on energy bills and reduce demand during peak usage hours.

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has provided information on how customers can cope and understand the increasingly likely planned national power cuts set to be introduced over the winter period.