Local planning authorities in the UK face resource constraints that limit their ability to engage with energy planning, and many planning officers lack the expertise to engage with energy planning processes effectively.
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has finalised the methodology by which it will develop the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan commissioned by the government.
The distribution system operator (DSO) arm of UK Power Networks (UKPN) has revealed that its day-ahead flexibility market has delivered 4.4GWh of power since April last year.
Energy regulator Ofgem has officially approved grid connections reform that will remove ‘zombie’ projects from the queue and connect renewable energy projects that are most needed.
