INEOS has completed a £30 million conversion at its Hull manufacturing site, so it can run on hydrogen instead of natural gas. The hydrogen used at the site is produced as a co-product from existing manufacturing processes, in a model…
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UK networks agree closer working relationship with European counterparts
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The National Energy System Operator (NESO) and the UK’s main transmission networks and interconnectors have finalised a new working agreement with the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-e), bolstering intracontinental cooperation on electricity. UK TSOs were unable to remain…
German network swoops to sign €6 billion procurement deal for electricity network equipment
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Germany energy networks company E.On has signed £6 billion in long-term contracts with European manufacturers of electricity network components. The announcement highlights competition to secure supplies of such equipment across countries who are decarbonising their electricity grids and electrifying industry…
Heritage site celebrates new EV charging station
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Heritage site Dean Clough has seen its new electric vehicle fast-charging stations power e-miles totalling over three times the circumference of the Earth in just two months of operation, according to Mer’s data. A new 500kVA connection with eight ultra…
Zonal pricing out, reformed national price in: the industry reacts
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Phil Hewitt, Director, Montel Analytics: “The market has been asking for clarity for some time and the imminent arrival of the 7th Auction Round for renewables has been the catalyst that has finally closed the high-level debate over whether to…
Nottinghamshire solar farms funded by local pension schemes
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Two solar PV projects partly funded by local government pension schemes have gone into operation. NextPower UK ESG Fund energised the two solar projects, Inkersall (70MW) and Crifton (60MW), both located in Nottinghamshire. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives…
NESO opens evidence submission window for connections
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The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has formally opened an evidence submission window for connections to the grid. NESO says a new assessment process will speed through updated contracts for projects totalling around 170GW that are needed by 2030. It…
Field’s two 50MW/100MWh batteries to pick up wind excess north of B6 boundary
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Battery developer Field has announced that construction has started at its Holmston site and construction is due to begin at Drum Farm later this year. Clarke Energy began construction at Holmston in South Ayrshire this summer and it is expected…
NESO highlights winter experience of demand flexibility as it extends the option year-round
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The National Energy System Operator has claimed nearly 2 million households and businesses registered for its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) last winter. It says 1.98 million consumers signed up to DFS, generally via their energy supplier, in winter 2024/5, up from…
Irish Sea wind farm wins consent
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The secretary of state has granted development consent for the Mona offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The 1.5GW wind farm is expected to be operational by 2030. The site owner, a partnership of BP and German utility EnBW…