Grid constraints could cost consumers £3.5 billion by the end of this decade, but while we wait for HVDC infrastructure buildout, let's build batteries too, writes Chris Wickins, technical director at developer Field.
Ofgem has approved the national rollout of a new energy system developed by the network operator, Electricity North West (ENW), which the regulator precited could save consumers in Britain up to £1 billion.
Distribution network operator (DNO) Northern Powergrid has identified 19 locations across the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire where it plans to procure flexibility services.
