Networks

Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?

June 4, 2020

Project TERRE takes another forward with deployment of settlement software

Project TERRE is continuing to move forward, with technical changes that allow Great Britain to join and trade using the platform deployed.

V2G as part of the Electric Nation project. Image: WPD.

June 3, 2020

WPD expects V2G to be 'more effective than smart charging' as it launches new trial

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is launching a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial as part of its Electric Nation project.

June 3, 2020

Network project DINO to manage loads ‘dynamically’ using AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) could help manage local grids, to ensure that they are not overloaded by rapid growth in demand.

‘I suspect there will be a similar scheme to triads next year

June 2, 2020

ENA and Ofgem announce £350m facility to allow suppliers to defer network payments

Energy suppliers will now be able to defer network payments, in an effort to protect them and customers from the impact of COVID-19.

May 29, 2020

COVID-19: Balancing energy procurement priorities

May 29, 2020

WPD opens up its mapped data for future energy scenarios across network

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has shared its mapped data of future energy scenarios for the first time.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

May 28, 2020

'Face uncomfortable truths' to improve infrastructure resilience, NIC recommends

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has proposed a new framework for resilience should be implemented across the nation’s economic infrastructure as it has a "duty to prepare."

Strong wind generation has helped keep the grid secure over much of the winter so far. Image: Pxfuel.

May 27, 2020

COVID-19 causes biggest energy investment drop in history

COVID-19 has sent investment in the power sector tumbling, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) expecting power sector spending alone to fall by 10% in 2020.

SSE's Beatrice offshore wind farm. Image: SSE.

May 26, 2020

SSE calls for a 2040 net zero power system and 2030 ICE ban in action plan

The government should set a target of achieving a net zero power system by 2040, SSE has recommended as part of a five-point action plan.

May 26, 2020

Record power prices and carbon lows over the bank holiday keep National Grid ESO on its toes

It was another exceptional bank holiday weekend for Britain’s electricity network, with power prices hitting new record lows as carbon intensity dropped to its lowest point ever.

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