Energy networks could deliver social programmes such as domestic energy efficiency improvements in future, because pressure on network capacity and the shift to a more dynamic energy system will mean they engage directly with customers. That was one of the…
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Hinkley a ‘well-designed transfer of risk’, says Hammond
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The government will make a decision on Hinkley Point C nuclear plant by the end of the month, Chancellor Phillip Hammond told peers on the Economic Affairs Committee. He was asked whether the project could be described as a “well-designed…
CCS ‘within reach in 2020s’ with new industry structure and obligation, says report
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The government must act now to revive the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry, because it will dramatically reduce the cost of meeting low-carbon targets and it is ready for commercial implementation. That was the conclusion of a new review…
Statoil increases Dogger Bank share, takes on Sheringham operations
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Statoil is to takes over as operator of the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm from January 2017 and will increase its share in Dogger Bank. Statoil will increase its share of the Dogger Bank projects from 25% to around 50%…
MPs: heat and transport failings mean UK will miss 2020 renewables targets
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The UK will fail to meet legal requirements to meet 15% of its energy needs from renewables by 2020, the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee has concluded. The MPs said the electricity target of 30% from renewables would be…
Storage ‘could be an expert industry for the UK’
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Storage could not only offer efficiencies for GB in managing its own power grid, but could also be a business opportunity for UK Plc, according to a report from RegenSW. The RegenSW paper, said, “UK projects are demonstrating a high…
Humber Gateway link transferred to Balfour Beatty/Equitix consortium for £162.9 million
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Transmission assets at E.On’s Humber Gateway offshore wind farm are to be sold to BBEC, a consortium comprising Balfour Beatty Investments and Equitix. Ofgem has granted BBEC a licence to operate the £162.9 million link for the next 20 years.…
Electricity networks launch ‘call 105′ emergency number for power cuts
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Electricity networks companies have introduced a single emergency number – 105 – that anyone in England, Scotland and Wales can call in the event of a power cut. The Energy Networks Association said most people did not know they should…
Triton Knoll connection wins development consent
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The Triton Knoll offshore wind farm is set to enter the next Contracts for Difference auction after offshore connection works won development consent. The works include: a submarine cable route for exporting electricity generated by Triton Knoll wind farm (consented…
CHP plant signs EPC contract
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A 12MWe (42MWt) CHP plant near Newark will allow animal rendering company J G Pears to replace 90% of the fossil fuels used in its process with meat and bone meal (MBM). Planning permission for the project was first sought…