Grid-edge ‘explosion’ driving a second system transition
An “explosion” in the number of devices connected at the end of the grid is driving a second transition and new demand for tech solutions.
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Liam Stoker speaks to Centrica Innovations Labs director Sam Salisbury about what’s driving the energy giant’s start-up push, how it identifies investment opportunities and where the future lies.
Verv secures £6.5 million investment to continue international push
Energy tech start-up Verv has raised £6.5 million in its Series A fundraising drive, with plans to continue its international expansion.
SSEN bids to bolster flexibility commitment with tech neutral methodology
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is bidding to ramp-up its commitment to flexibility services by devising a new, technology neutral methodology.
Global electrification benefit could top US$160 trillion as decarbonisation enters ‘decisive phase’
The global energy transition could create financial benefits worth as much as US$160 trillion by 2050, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has said.
Centrica to deploy 7GW of low carbon technologies by 2030
Centrica has committed to deploying 7GW of distributed, low carbon technologies globally over the next decade.
National Grid issues innovation ‘call to arms’ as system stability tops priority list
National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) unit has placed system stability at the top of its innovation priority list, while issuing a “call to arms” for the energy industry to collaborate further.
ElectraLink launches UK Energy Market Data Hub, 'Flexible Power' REA partnership
ElectraLink has launched the UK’s Energy Market Data Hub (EMDH), a new platform offering data services and solutions for the energy sector.
Government productivity stats failing to acknowledge decarbonisation benefits, report finds
Official government statistics are failing to take into account the value of businesses’ decarbonisation efforts, a new report has concluded.