interconnectors

The new figure stands at 6.8%. Image: Pexels NC.

May 9, 2022

New targets could create 72TWh of excess renewable and nuclear energy by 2030, says LCP

If the UK meets its expanded renewable and nuclear targets, the country will have an oversupply of electricity more than half of the time by 2030, creating significant opportunities for flexible demand.

ADE: ‘recent governmental moves risk undermining positive climate action’. Image: Getty Images.

February 14, 2022

National Grid ESO hails ‘breakthrough moment’ as grid code enables renewables to provide stability

From today (14 February 2022), renewables can provide stability services to National Grid ESO in what the operator has said is a world first.

Image of the IFA2 National Grid Interconnector

January 21, 2022

UK government rejects controversial AQUIND interconnector

The UK government has refused development consent for the controversial AQUIND interconnector.

One of the specialist barges used to construct North Sea Link

December 14, 2021

Ofgem to invite bids for billions of pounds of interconnectors in ‘cap and floor’ investment round

Regulator Ofgem has invited bids for new electricity interconnectors, in an effort to increase energy security in the UK.

Business and the energy crisis: have the measures gone far enough? Image: Pixabay NC.

October 22, 2021

High power prices expected to continue following record-breaking Q3

High power prices are expected to continue into winter following a record breaking third quarter in the UK.

Building a well-integrated grid to link with offshore wind farms could give consumers savings of up to £3 billion according to research by the National Grid ESO. Image: Getty.

September 30, 2021

BEIS consults on re-coupling electricity trading with EU

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a consultation into the potential of re-coupling Great Britain’s electricity auctions.

September 15, 2021

Fire blazing at IFA1 interconnector leaves GB grid facing even tighter market and higher prices

A fire at National Grid’s IFA1 interconnector site in Sellindge is to see power prices once again spike in the UK as 1GW of capacity drops off the system.

August 31, 2021

Britain hits new import record as interconnector capacity grows

Britain hit a new electricity import record in a glimpse of the future according to energy market analyst EnAppSys.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

June 14, 2021

Interconnector capacity in Britain the most expensive in Europe

The cost of interconnector capacity to Britain is the most expensive in Europe, according to new research from EnAppSys.

In total the Demand Flexibility Service tests have procured over 1.5GWh of capacity. Image: Getty.

October 15, 2020

Winter Outlook 2020: COVID-19 uncertainty and margin variability to shape winter period

Whilst power demand has started to recover, the impact of COVID-19 continues to be uncertain as the country moves into the winter period.

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