Networks

November 8, 2024

Octopus Energy’s discounted offshore wind tariff generates savings of up to £400

Octopus Energy has revealed that its offshore wind tariff, offered in Lincolnshire, has saved up to £400 in the offer’s first year.

November 7, 2024

Ofgem asks for feedback on new framework for electricity distribution price control

UK energy regulator Ofgem has opened consultation on proposed changes to the electricity distribution price control mechanism (ED3).

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November 6, 2024

SSEN trials battery tech for emergency supply

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has successfully trialled a new system to assess the potential of localised battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the event of a power cut.

November 5, 2024

An “immensely helpful milestone”: NESO’s route to Clean Power 2030

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its Clean Power 2030 (CP30) report commissioned by energy secretary Ed Miliband.

November 4, 2024

SSEN Distribution opens consultations into new flexibility framework

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has launched a draft of its Operational Decision-Making (ODM) Framework and opened it up to stakeholder consultation.

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November 4, 2024

Advanced Infrastructure, ESB Networks partner for self-screening connection pilot

Spatial analytics and software firm Advanced Infrastructure and Ireland’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) have announced a joint innovation project to speed up the connection application process.

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October 30, 2024

Brookfield acquires stakes in four of Ørsted’s UK offshore wind farms

Brookfield has signed an agreement to take a 12.5% minority stake in four of Danish energy company and developer Ørsted’s UK offshore wind farms.

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October 29, 2024

DESNZ public attitudes tracker: 84% support use of renewables

The latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed strong support for renewable energy use across the UK.

October 25, 2024

Current± roundup: top stories of the week

This week has seen some major policy revelations ahead of the autumn budget announcement on 30 October, as well as novel EV technologies revealed and wind development milestones for EDF.

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October 23, 2024

Iberdrola officially second-largest UK electricity network operator

Spanish utility Iberdrola has announced the closure of its acquisition of 88% of Electricity North West (ENW), making the UK its primary market in terms of network asset base value.