If it is to deliver, GB’s National Energy System Operator must quickly form new relationships across the energy sectors and with regional stakeholders. Julian Leslie, director of strategic energy planning, spoke to Janet Wood about the challenge From Summer 2024,…
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National Audit Office calls for action on home heat: more heat pumps and decisions on hydrogen
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The number of heat pump installations by December 2023 was less than half DESNZ’s projections and uncertainty regarding the role of hydrogen in home heating is hampering investment and effective planning, a new National Audit Office (NAO) report has found.…
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Ashford truck stop to offer charging to electric HGVs under new BP Pulse ownership
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BP’s electric vehicle charging brand BP Pulse has acquired the freehold of Ashford International Truckstop in Kent – one of the largest truck stops in Europe – as part of its strategic drive to create a Europe-wide network of electric…
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UKPN to offer day-ahead flexibility product
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UK Power Networks’ Distribution System Operator (DSO) is to offer a day-ahead flexibility product at distribution level, after a successful trial in the East of England. The new product enables flexibility providers to help manage peaks in supply and demand…
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REMA consultation: the industry responds
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Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer, npower Business Solutions: “By leading with the requirement to build new gas plants, DESNZ is arguing that back up power will be needed if the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow. While this…
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Uniper to produce electrolytic hydrogen at Killingholme
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Uniper has announced plans to produce hydrogen by electrolysis at its Killingholme site in the Humber region. The Humber H2ub® (Green) project includes plans for an initial electrolytic hydrogen production capacity of up to 120 MW, with the potential for…
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Transport for London to electrify 1000 support vehicles
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Transport for London is planning to move to electric vehicles for its operational support fleet. It has begun market engagement on upgrading infrastructure across its network and installing electric vehicle charge points. It will look for a contractor to carry…
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SIF’s new challenges: heat flexibility, network development, Net Zero
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Ofgem and Innovate UK have announced four challenges to be addressed in the fourth round of the industry’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The round four challenges provide a focus for participating innovators and networks to develop new products, processes or…
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Spring budget: the industry responds
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Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee: “Delays in grid connection have been stifling opportunities for developing Net Zero Britain. I therefore welcomed the moves, announced last year, to reform the planning system to surge ahead with the…