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February 26, 2021

Learning from COVID-19 to unlock more value from energy storage

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February 26, 2021

npower shuts app following hack of customers' accounts

​UK energy supplier npower’s app has been hacked, and customers' accounts accessed including partial bank details.
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February 25, 2021

Implementation of Grid-Enhancing Technology could double renewables integration by 2025

​Double the renewables currently waiting in connection queues could be integrated into the grid using Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs), a new study has found.
Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.
February 24, 2021

Smart meter installations fall 40% year-on-year in January 2021

The installation of smart meters fell 40% year-on-year in January, as the enduring impact of the COVID-19 lockdown continues to be felt.
February 24, 2021

SP Energy Networks: World-first re-energising project is just the beginning

Image: SMS.
February 23, 2021

SMS commits to carbon neutrality by 2030, targeting renewables and EVs

​Smart meter company SMS will adopt on-site renewable generation and battery storage, as it works towards its 2030 net zero carbon target.
Eelpower's Rock Farm storage site in Shropshire. Image: Eelpower.
February 23, 2021

Eelpower selects EDF to optimise 80MW of battery storage

​Energy storage operator Eelpower has selected EDF as a trading and optimising partner for three of its batteries.
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February 23, 2021

Origami enters Gore Street’s Port of Tilbury into Dynamic Containment pushing capacity over 400MW

​Optimiser Origami has entered Gore Street Energy Storage Fund’s 9MW Port of Tilbury battery into Dynamic Containment (DC) services.
February 19, 2021

Current± Chats: Octopus Centre for Net Zero CEO Lucy Yu discusses her plans for the centre

Newman at a solar asset. Image: Limejump.
February 18, 2021

Limejump hails ‘terrific response’ in power market as it adds 170MW already in 2021

​Limejump has added more than 200 renewable generators to its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in 2021.

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