With tariffs skyrocketing and zero marginal cost generation increasing its share, the notoriously difficult energy retail sector is facing quite the conundrum. But are telecoms-esque subscription models the answer? David Pratt seeks to find out.
Articles tagged with: Storage
E.On and Berkeley partner for ‘Future Energy Home’ pilot
Energy giant E.On has partnered with housing developer Berkeley Homes for a ‘Future Energy Home’ pilot that combines various energy saving technologies in South London.
BEIS paves the way for renewables in the Capacity Market
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has begun the process of potentially opening the door for renewables to compete in the Capacity Market.
Free battery business model under development after Orkney pilot overcomes grid constraints
Solo Energy is to launch a ‘free battery’ business model to UK homeowners after carrying out a pilot in Orkney that saw solar and storage systems deployed on 30 properties to boost self-consumption and overcome grid constraints.
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Wind, solar and smart systems could power transition while keeping the lights on, report finds
The UK could meet its future power demand predominantly through wind and solar generation without jeopardising security of supply, a new report has revealed.
Trade bodies unite to urge regulators to embrace demand response potential
Two of the UK’s leading energy trade bodies have combined to call on regulators and the system operator to embrace demand response and allow it to further transformation of the energy sector.
National Grid outlines plans for competitive, distributed energy-friendly Black Start procurement
National Grid has said it wants a new procurement process for Black Start capabilities up and running by the mid-2020s, and wants it to involve renewables and battery storage.
Shell’s sonnen investment evidence of big energy players ‘really acting’ on renewables transition
Shell’s investment in sonnen is yet more evidence that international energy majors are starting to really act on clean energy, the battery storage manufacturer’s chief executive has said.
Pivot Power grabbed headlines last week after revealing it was to deploy 45 large scale batteries on the transmission system alongside rapid electric vehicle chargers. Directors Matt Allen and Michael Clark explain how their model offers something new to UK energy infrastructure.