Ofgem eyes creation of independent bodies to operate local energy systems
Ofgem has launched a review into the operation of local energy systems, eyeing the potential creation of new independent bodies to avoid conflicts of interest.
Articles tagged with: local energy market
Octopus to ‘lay the foundations’ for new local energy market in Greater Manchester Combined Authority deal
A new partnership between the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Octopus Energy is to examine increasing the flexibility of Greater Manchester’s energy supply and create new jobs.
Current± caught up with Maria Brucoli, smart energy systems manager at EDF, to talk about the learnings of the Urban Energy Club trial.
Current± caught up with UrbanChain, GridDuck and West Suffolk Council to discuss their innovative P2P and demand management project, the benefits of targeting industrial customers and what’s next for the group.
ScottishPower hails milestone as 1MW battery exports for the first time
ScottishPower Renewables’ 1MW Cornwall battery energy storage system has exported electricity for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company's pipeline.
Centrica urges DNOs to commit to market-based flexibility as Cornwall LEM trial finishes
Centrica’s three-year Local Energy Market (LEM) trial spanning 200 homes and business has come to an end.
Current± spoke to Smart Power Network's co-founder and CEO, Anastasios Oulis Rousis, about securing government support and enabling a digitalised energy system.
Government announces £20 million for local smart energy projects
The UK government has today announced a £90 million investment package for projects focused on reducing emissions from heavy industry and homes.
Centrica LEM boosted by new storage and generation assets
Centrica’s local energy market (LEM) trial has been beefed up with the addition of a new wind turbine and battery storage.