Electricity demand from EVs could reach 71.6TWh by 2040: Cornwall Insight
New research from Cornwall Insight has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) could contribute an additional 71.6TWh by 2040.
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Cyber security around electric vehicle charging infrastructure, charging reliability and relationships with grid operators have been identified as the key hurdles facing the emobility sector this year. Current± was present at an EV World Congress Advisory Board meeting to hear more.
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.
WPD’s DSO development manager Paul Jewell takes a look at what is needed to accelerate the rollout of EV charging and how network operators can support this.
Network readiness and smart charging top EV priorities for Ofgem
Ofgem has outlined how it will take a balanced approach to enabling electric vehicles (EVs), including establishing price incentives and enabling market solutions to encourage smart charging.
SSEN unveils newly redesigned Power Track web portal
New updates to SSEN’s redesigned and reconfigured web portal include an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint locator and improved optimisation for mobile devices.
SSE joins forces with National Grid to trial capturing waste heat from electricity transformers
SSE Energy Solutions and National Grid are to run a trial looking at generating hot water and space heating using waste heat from electricity transformers.
Ofgem to press ahead with licence modifications for Electricity System Restoration Standard
Energy regulator Ofgem has issued its decision to make licence modifications to support the introduction of an Electricity System Restoration Standard (ESRS).
WPD updates DSO strategy to ‘reflect broader shift’ in electricity system
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has updated its distribution system operator (DSO) strategy, focusing on developing neutral markets and incentivising domestic flexibility.