Sustainability First director Sharon Darcy argues that the regulatory framework for all energy network companies should include an explicit low carbon incentive, and concludes that a qualitative approach with a quantitative element may be the best option at this point.…
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OPINION: low-carbon should be high profile for networks
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Sustainability First director Sharon Darcy argues that the regulatory framework for all energy network companies should include an explicit low-carbon incentive, and concludes that a qualitative approach with a quantitative element may be the best option at this point The…
OPINION: Are you cybersecure?
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The NIS Directive takes effect on 10 May. Now is the time for power generators and smart energy organisations to check they meet cybersecurity requirements, argues law firm Bird & Bird. By Levent Gurdenli, senior associate and co-head of energy management team,…
OPINION: We must help innovators take the next step
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Energy sector investment adviser Brendan Bilton argues that a support network – and money – will help developers cross the ‘valley of death’ The UK is failing new technology developers that have passed the “proof of concept” phase and are ready to…
OPINION: Airport example shows there are still big wins in solar PV
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Michael Watson, chairman of Pager Power, argues that the UK is missing some big wins on solar PV. Airports are a good example UK airports have huge amounts of land, most of which is grass. Most airport operators could install enough…
OPINION: The energy price cap makes for an unpredictable wholesale energy market
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David Gilchrist of lawyers DWF argues that small suppliers and new technologies will suffer under plans for a price cap A 2015 investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority accused the UK’s energy suppliers of overcharging their customers to the…
OPINION: Energy supply company insolvencies – a concern or an opportunity?
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Clare King and Matt Hill of Osborne Clarke examine the applications of Ofgem’s ‘supplier of last resort’ process so far, and consider the implications for challenger companies and those taking on customers Last winter we saw Ofgem using its Supplier…
OPINION: You’ll regret Ofgem for its competence
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Franck Latrémolière says years of experience in commercial matters related to electricity networks have given him an insight into what doesn’t work. That includes some of the conclusions of the Helm review The Helm review contains some radical ideas…
OPINION: There is more to do to secure a sustainable energy future
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Barbara Vest, director of generation at EnergyUK, says the government should make a start with energy efficiency As the dust settles on the prime minister’s launch of the 25 Year Environmental Plan, it is abundantly clear that the government is…
Opinion: It’s time to get moving on tackling inertia
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Grid inertia has for many years been provided by rotating equipment at fossil fuel plant. New sources of inertia have to be found as those plants close. Andrew Strong, technology developer & business development manager at Cambridge Consultants, argues that common…