Tech

Flexibility strategy: game changer or simply warm words?

February 4, 2021

Dynamic Containment remains undersubscribed due to ‘pretty brutal’ requirements

Four months into operation, Dynamic Containment is still undersubscribed according to new analysis from EnAppSys.

The report argues that strong government intervention is essential to upscale heat pump deployment. Image: Parliament UK.

February 4, 2021

Heat pump market to almost double in 2021 as ‘essential’ domestic decarbonisation picks up speed

Manufacturers have ordered nearly double the number of heat pumps currently on the shelves and in the warehouse in the UK to meet surging demand in 2021.

February 3, 2021

Fulcrum partners Jumptech as it looks to expand its residential EV offering

Energy infrastructure company Fulcrum has announced a new partnership with Jumptech to support its residential electric vehicle (EV) projects.

UK Power Networks’ senior protection engineer

February 3, 2021

UKPN and SSEN look to pre-empt potential power cuts with new fault anticipation trial

DNOs UK Power Networks (UKPN) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are trialing a "futuristic" technology to prevent power cuts.

February 1, 2021

Smart meter rollout reaches 10 million milestone

The 10 millionth smart meter has been installed in Great Britain in a significant milestone for the technology.

January 28, 2021

UKPN to develop electrified heating roadmap in Sussex trial

UK Power Networks is to develop a roadmap for electrified heating through a trial in Sussex village Barcombe.

EDF Energy announced updated completion costs reaching £4.3 billion. Image: EDF

January 27, 2021

EDF’s Hinkley Point C delayed a further six months as costs continue to grow

EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant will be delayed by a further six months due to disruption from COVID-19.

Social Energy co-founders Julian Wiley (left) and Ryan Gill (right). Credit: Social Energy.

January 27, 2021

Social Energy to expand offering and target international growth following new investment

Renewable energy supplier Social Energy has received a significant investment from fund manager CarVal Investor to grow its business and enter new markets.

January 26, 2021

Statkraft to optimise 68MW of Irish storage in RWE deal

Statkraft is to provide market access and trading optimisation for battery storage assets being developed by RWE in Ireland.

January 26, 2021

SSEN rolls out new monitoring tech as part of Project LEO

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has installed 81 low-voltage monitors in another step for Project Local Energy Oxfordshire (Project LEO).