Tech

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.

Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.

May 28, 2020

Domestic smart meter installations fell 15% in Q1 due to COVID-19

Smart meter installations dropped in Q1 of 2020, as the impact of COVID-19 began to be felt in the UK in March.

Power Transition claims its platform uses less energy than Bitcoin. Image: Power Transition.

May 27, 2020

Power Transition to scale up its P2P trading platform

Power Transition is planning to scale up its peer-to-peer enabling technology following a new investment round.

May 27, 2020

'Revolutionary' £31m project to integrate heat, transport and energy in VPP

A £31 million demonstrator project integrating heat, transport and energy is to progress despite COVID-19 restrictions.

May 21, 2020

BEIS unveils £40m investment fund to 'supercharge' green startups

The UK government has announced a £40 million fund for green startups, designed to help “supercharge the development of next generation clean, low-carbon technologies.”

May 18, 2020

Operating a distribution network during a pandemic: the challenges and threats

May 15, 2020

Piclo announces first international flexibility trial as it joins Slovenian consortium

Piclo has announced its first ever international project, teaming up with a Slovenian consortium to trial increased flexibility.

May 15, 2020

Cyberattack launched at Elexon’s internal IT system

Elexon, the electricity systems administrator, was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday (14 May), although no key systems are thought to have been affected.

May 12, 2020