grid infrastructure

November 15, 2023

Elevating grid infrastructure for a sustainable and secure energy transition

Matthew Boulton of EDF Renewables UK discusses grid infrastructure in the UK and the recent IEA grid report in this guest blog.

Grid connections have bene cited as being a major obstacle to the UK's net zero goals. Image: Pxhere NC.

October 20, 2023

IEA: Globe must add or replace 80 million kilometres of grid by 2040

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the world must add or replace 80 million kilometres of grid by 2040 to meet climate targets.

64% of people support development of new grid infrastructure, says RenewableUK. Image: Pxhere.

August 7, 2023

64% of people support development of new grid infrastructure – RenewableUK

According to new research released by RenewableUK today (7 August), 64% of the GB population support the development of new grid infrastructure.

August 4, 2023

GB can halve grid infrastructure build time, says Winser report

A report released by Nick Winser, the electricity networks commissioner, has outlined how GB can halve the time required to build grid infrastructure.

Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?

May 18, 2022

Locational pricing could save £30bn by 2035, finds Energy Systems Catapult

Locational pricing could save £30 billion by 2035, according to a new study from the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), commissioned by Octopus Energy.

Ireland is targeting 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

November 11, 2021

EirGrid unveils £85m of funding for 40 new grid infrastructure projects across Ireland

EirGrid together with Ireland’s minister for environment, climate, communications and transport, Eamon Ryan TD, has unveiled 40 new grid infrastructure projects, representing a total investment of over £85 million (€1 billion).