COVID-19 and flexibility: Pandemic to ‘change established and expected patterns’
As the COVID-19 lockdown changes demand patterns, the grid's flexibility is put to the test.
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COVID-19 drives down demand as lockdown affects usage patterns
As the country goes into lockdown, the power demand profile is changing due to the shutdown of offices and industry.
UK customer numbers continue to fall as E.On prepares to reorganise npower
E.On’s UK customer numbers continued to fall throughout 2019, it announces in a financial statement that also shines a light on the impact of coronavirus.
Ofgem suspends work programme due to COVID-19
In a statement released today, energy regulator Ofgem has announced it is to review its work plans for 2020 in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
COVID-19: UK power sector reacts to 'extraordinary circumstances' created by pandemic
As the world struggles to cope with the current COVID-19 crisis, the energy sector is adjusting to ensure a secure, reliable supply and a protected workforce.
SPEN partners CGI to develop a ‘master model’ as it targets digitalisation
ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) has partnered with Canadian technology company CGI to build a so-called master model of its network.
GridBeyond's head of market strategy Eamonn Bell talks through Ofgem's Targeted Charging Review, looking at everything, from what it means for the energy sector to who will be effected.
'Landmark' Minety storage site to see 50MW boost as it looks for second offtaker
A 100MW UK energy storage site being developed by Penso Power is to see an additional 50MW of capacity.
COVID-19 must not derail the 'inescapable challenge' of decarbonisation, warns IEA
The green energy transition should not be derailed by efforts to respond to the global COVID-19 emergency, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.