National Grid ESO fails to hit benchmarks as COVID-19 and extreme weather impact August
Throughout August, almost all of National Grid ESO’s performance indicators showed it falling below expectations.
Networks
Controversy erupts over SSEN proposals to control LCTs in emergency events
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has proposed changes to the Smart Energy Code that would allow network companies to switch off technologies like domestic electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the event of an emergency.
New BM IT interface goes live with Tesla as first user
National Grid ESO has introduced a new interface for the Balancing Mechanism (BM) in a bid to make it simpler for smaller participants to join.
UK electricity system price spikes to over £500/MWh due to low wind
The UK’s electricity system price spiked to over £500/MWh last night (15 September) in response to low levels of wind generation.
Northern Powergrid calls for customer engagement to help transform grid
Northern Powergrid has launched the second stage of its Emerging Thinking project, looking to give a voice to customers about grid developments.
WPD targets ‘tangible and impactful change’ as it launches digitalisation strategy
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched a new digitalisation strategy with the aim of delivering a more economic and efficient service as it transitions to net zero.
National Grid and SSE see top staff shakeup
National Grid welcomes its first female chair as Paula Rosput Reynolds takes over from Sir Peter Gershon, while SSE welcomes the new managing director for its electricity distribution arm, with Chris Burchell joining the company.
Citizens Advice enters RIIO-2 row with recommendation to cut further £1.7bn
Further savings of £1.7 billion could be created if Ofgem went further in RIIO-2 according to Citizens Advice.
Flexitricity sold on in £15 million transaction
Parent company Alpiq Digital has divested Edinburgh-based Flexitricity as it exits the UK demand response market.