Three ‘trail-blazing’ green inertia turbines set to go live by summer, says ESO
Three fossil fuel free turbines will go live this summer, producing green inertia by mimicking the effect of a power station, according to National Grid ESO.
Articles tagged with: grid stability
Carlton Power and Stag Energy merge to target UK energy transition projects
Independent energy developers Carlton Power and Stag Energy are to merge their operations, targeting energy infrastructure projects that will support the transition to net zero.
ABB joins 'critical' Statkraft system stability project
Statkraft has unveiled the Lister Drive Greener Grid Park, which is to provide system stability as part of a contract with National Grid ESO.
Reactive Technologies hands construction contract for 'pioneering' 5MW ultracapacitor to Ingeteam
Reactive Technologies has contracted Spanish technology group Ingeteam to construct a 5MW ultracapacitor to help National Grid ESO accurately measure inertia.
National Grid ESO issues supply assurances despite maintaining Electricity Margin Notice
An Electricity Margin Notice detailing a margin shortfall of 740MW was issued last night (3 November), although National Grid ESO has now said the margin has been restored to an "adequate level".
National Grid ESO warns of tight margins across weekend
National Grid ESO has warned of tighter margins than usual due to a mix of low wind and generator outages.
National Grid ESO to launch new ‘game-changing’ frequency response service tonight
National Grid ESO is set to debut a new fast frequency response service at 11pm tonight (1 October), using Dynamic Containment (DC) to boost the grid’s resilience.
'First of its kind' Drax inertia contract commences with National Grid ESO
Drax’s Cruachan Power Station has started to provide National Grid ESO with inertia as part of a six-year contract.
World’s largest liquid air battery receives £10m from BEIS
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced a £10 million grant to help construct the world's largest liquid air battery.