Ofgem approves £64 million in DNO funding requests
Ofgem will allow £64 million of additional funding requests from distribution network operators (DNOs) for rail electrification, street works and site security.
Networks
National Grid ESO issues tender for reactive power in Mersey
On Monday 14 October, National Grid ESO announced a tender for reactive power absorption to solve a high voltage requirement in the Mersey region.
Renewables surpass fossil fuels in 'milestone moment' for UK power sector
According to new analysis by Carbon Brief, in Q3 this year the UK’s windfarms, solar panels, biomass and hydro plants generated 29.5 terawatt hours (TWh) of power, while coal, gas and oil generated just 29.1TWh.
Great Britain must 'hone and optimise network flexibility', says Cornwall Insight
Great Britain must “hone and optimise network flexibility” as decarbonisation objectives ramp up, according to a new report from Cornwall Insight, called Market design amidst global energy transition.
CBI, networks balk at 'eye-watering' cost of Labour renationalisation plans
Labour's renationalisation plans could cost the UK a colossal £196 billion, according to new research by CBI.
Northern Powergrid to use EVs, battery storage for temporary power restoration
Northern Powergrid (NPg) is to launch a fleet of electric vans with on-board energy storage systems to restore power during power cuts and planned maintenance.
Give regulators new powers or risk missing net zero, NIC warns
Regulators must be given new powers to ensure utility firms invest in sustainable infrastructure or the UK’s net zero emissions by 2050 target is at risk.
New National Grid ancillary services platform goes live as modernisation programme shifts gear
National Grid has set live a new platform for ancillary services, coming as part of a much larger plan to modernise its grid management toolkit.
Winter Outlook 2019: Brexit to have no impact as greener winter trend continues
The UK will have no problem meeting energy demands throughout this winter thanks to a surplus in generation according to the National Grids Winter Outlook report, released on the 9 October.