Companies seeking a judicial review of Ofgem’s decision to cut Triad benefits have failed to win an injunction to prevent the decision taking effect in April, as planned. The hearing took place on 23 January. Ofgem said the application “would…
News
Scottish parliamentary committee raises ‘grave concerns’ over green funding
by New Power •
The Scottish Government’s environment committee has raised ‘grave concerns’ over the loss of European funding for climate change research as a result of Brexit. The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) Committee Report on Scotland’s 2018-19 budget said the Scottish…
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Northern Powergrid unveils plan for major upgrade to ‘smart’ grid
by New Power •
Northern Powergrid has announced details of an £83 million programme to prepare its regional economy for rapid growth of electric vehicles, domestic heat pumps and renewable power. The Smart Grid Enablers programme, which includes involves overhauling a communications network that is the…
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Home services customers could have new route to settle disputes
by New Power •
Ofgem wants to know whether a second company should be able to provide dispute resolution services for energy customers. Currently a single company – Ombudsman Services – arbitrates when domestic or microbusiness customers are in dispute with their energy company.…
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Up to £10m funding available for Scottish low carbon projects
by Annabel Andrews •
The Scottish government has announced a new £60m fund to help large scale projects that support Scotland’s Energy Strategy, which was published in December 2017. Projects which deliver low carbon heating solutions, integrated energy systems, and ultra-low emission vehicle charging infrastructure…
Perspective
Opinion: It’s time to get moving on tackling inertia
by New Power •
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…
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Nissan offers combined domestic PV/storage
by New Power •
Nissan has launched a UK domestic energy product that combines solar panels and storage. The company described Nissan Energy Solar as an ‘all in one’ solution that could encompass charging an electric vehicle (Nissan offers the Leaf and e-NV200 options) and on cloudy days. The new product also…
Flash update
Triad withdrawal challenge: claimants seek swift injunction
by New Power •
Companies seeking a judicial review of Ofgem’s decision to cut Triad benefits have sought an injunction that would prevent the decision taking effect on April 2018, as planned. A hearing is due to take place on 23 January. Ofgem said the decision will…
Flash update
Offshore Catapult wants university partner to launch ‘electrical infrastructure’ research hub
by New Power •
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is looking for a UK-based university partner for electrical infrastructure R&D relating to offshore renewable technologies. The aim is to combine academic and industry skills and resources to better respond to industry’s needs. The…