The UK government is consulting on reforms to its renewables auction scheme, contracts for difference (CfD), that it says would “pave the way” for more renewables projects to come online by 2030.
A new report released today (21 February) by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has declared that the current rate of investment in electricity distribution networks must double by 2050 to ensure rising demand from renewables can be met.
New data from Cornwall Insight has shown that Ireland and Northern Ireland are expected to miss their 2030 emissions targets by around 20%, with excessive renewables curtailment cited as a cause.
A new consultation opened by the energy regulator Ofgem is proposing the introduction of energy tariffs with low or no standing charges as an option for all consumers.
A new report from LCP Delta and smartEn has shown that while progress is being made in European demand side flexibility (DSF) markets, the pace of progress must speed up in order to cope with the challenges of the future.