national grid ESO

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

September 16, 2020

UK electricity system price spikes to over £500/MWh due to low wind

The UK’s electricity system price spiked to over £500/MWh last night (15 September) in response to low levels of wind generation.

The 49MW Red Scar battery is one of three to be optimised by Habitat. Image: Gresham House.

September 4, 2020

Upside Energy integrates battery assets into operational metering in BM

Upside Energy has become the first company to integrate battery assets into operational metering for the Balancing Mechanism, easing the path for smaller battery asset operators.

Social Energy will continue to operate as a provider of demand side response. Image: Social Energy.

September 2, 2020

Social Energy wins first ever fully domestic FFR contract

Social Energy has won the first ever fully domestic weekly Firm Frequency Response (FFR) contract with National Grid ESO.

September 1, 2020

Renewable generation jumps 32% in Q2 driving down Britain’s carbon intensity

Renewable generation was up 32% year-on-year during Q2 2020, as the COVID-19 lockdown made Britain’s electricity ‘cleaner and cheaper, but harder to control’.

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

August 28, 2020

Wind power continues to break records as Storm Francis hits UK

Another new wind generation record has been set in the UK as it continues to be battered by storms.

ECIU estimates that each onshore wind farm can produce 9MW for each square kilometre of space. Image: Pxfuel.

August 26, 2020

Wind generation sets new record in Britain thanks to Storm Ellen

Wind generation hit a new record thanks to Storm Ellen over the weekend, making up almost 60% of the energy mix.

August 20, 2020

Could tech take over: A look at Arenko and National Grid ESO’s flexibility trial

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

August 18, 2020

Ofgem launches evaluation of balancing costs as they soar by 39% during lockdown

Ofgem is evaluating it balancing costs system after costs rose by 39% during lockdown.

August 13, 2020

Low wind scuppers latest coal-free run as it ends at 55 days

Great Britain’s latest coal free run – which spanned 55 days – has come to an end due to low wind and tighter margins.

August 12, 2020

A pure play software company: Arenko’s Rupert Newland on flexibility and new battery markets

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