SSEN to trial data sharing tool with Project LEO
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is launching the Near Real-time Data Access (NeRDA) tool as it looks to support a cost-effective net zero transition.
Networks
Future role of Capacity Market under review as BEIS issues call for evidence
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a call for evidence on the Capacity Market, looking at early actions to align it to net zero as well as a longer-term review.
North west sees 346% increase in EV chargepoints since 2019
Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints added to the network in the north west have increased by 346% since 2019 according to new data from Electricity North West (ENW).
National Grid ESO has warned of tight margins come winter due to supply uncertainty
Following the tight margins seen on the electricity system last winter, National Grid ESO has released an early view of its winter outlook.
SSEN releases 37 new flexibility service zones across England and Scotland
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has released its largest single offering of flexibility services zones.
Northern Powergrid to invest £234.5m in digitalisation
Network operator Northern Powergrid is to invest £234.5 million in data and digitalisation initiatives.
Potential for scaling vehicle-to-grid ‘feels imminent’ as new opportunities open up
The introduction market-wide half hourly settlement, the opening up of the Balancing Mechanism and a significant code review being implemented from 2023 represent new opportunities vehicle-to-grid (V2G).
BEIS and Ofgem look to overhaul the ‘complex and fragmented’ energy code system
A consultation has been launched on overhauling the energy code governance framework to help drive the transition to a clean energy system.
New independent Future System Operator set to take over from National Grid
An independent body will be needed to take over from National Grid to run the electricity system to avoid any perceived conflicts of interest within the industry, the government has confirmed.