Injecting renewable energy into the network is being delayed, and the cost reductions available from standardisation are not being realised, because networks’ technical requirements and processes vary. Early payments and capacity problems on the system are major barriers. Sound familiar?…
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ENA seeks views on how to make most of distributed energy resources
by Annabel Andrews •
The Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) Open Networks Project has launched a consultation to seek views on how to create a smart electricity grid that enables new markets and opportunities for distributed energy technologies, battery storage, solar panels and services such…
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Irish single electricity market “a priority” for Brexit negotiations, says UK government
by Annabel Andrews •
The single electricity market between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland should be a priority for Brexit negotiations, the UK government said in a position paper published today. It added that the single electricity market is “by far the…
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From the archive: Cobalt, lithium, copper … is metal supply a barrier for renewables and batteries?
by New Power •
Behind the steel and concrete, even the most familiar energy technologies rely on extracting metals to deliver high performance. Those metals can be expensive to source, globally concentrated and in growing demand by competing industries. Are they a risk factor?…
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Good Energy shareholders urged to reject Ecotricity board bid
by Annabel Andrews •
Good Energy’s board has written to shareholders, urging them to vote against appointing representatives from Ecotricity to the board. Last month, Good Energy announced it had received a requisition for a general meeting from Ferlim Nominees Limited, acting on behalf…
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Mayor will seek existing supplier to deliver its Energy for Londoners company
by Annabel Andrews •
The Greater London Authority (GLA) will seek an existing supplier to deliver its Energy For Londoners supply company, although the mayor has not ruled out starting a fully licensed supply company in the future. In its new Draft London Environment…
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What’s our European nuclear future? Options on exiting Euratom
by New Power •
Brexit is likely to be more disruptive to our existing nuclear fuel cycle businesses – and hence existing reactors – than our new-build programme An amendment to the Brexit bill that would see the UK retain its membership of…
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GUEST BLOG: Big six suffer
by New Power •
Ban Mac, Market Analyst at Elexon, examines the shift of customers from bigger electricity suppliers to smaller ones The Big Six energy companies in Great Britain are experiencing a difficult time lately. Elexon data show that from March 2016 to…
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Forewind consortium divides ownership of 4.8GW Dogger Bank offshore wind projects
by Annabel Andrews •
New ownership arrangements for the four consented Dogger Bank offshore wind projects have been agreed and signed by the three Forewind shareholders. Offshore wind consortium Forewind has agreed and signed new ownership arrangements of the four consented Dogger Bank offshore wind…