Northern Powergrid (NPg) has become the latest distribution network operator (DNO) to manage its flexibility services procurement on Piclo Flex. In a two-year contract, NPg will be utilising the Markets module on Piclo Flex to procure flexibility services and run…
News
1GW Trafford battery granted planning permission
by New Power •
Carlton Power has been granted planning permission for a 1040MW / 2080MWh battery at the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park in Greater Manchester. The company said it is in “advanced talks” with companies to finance, build and operate the battery.…
News
Decentralised hydrogen unit ‘ready for rollout’
by New Power •
German pump and water services company Wilo has developed a decentralised hydrogen production and power unit that is sized for a small number of domestic properties or a business site. Wilo’s small-scale system, H2Powerplant, uses electrolysis to produce hydrogen. When…
News
Ørsted to sell last 25% stake in London Array
by New Power •
Ørsted has agreed the sale of its remaining stake in the London Array offshore wind farm. It has signed an agreement with funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, which will pay £717 million for the 25% stake. Among the investors Greencoat…
News
Northern Ireland system operator starts procurement of low carbon inertia
by New Power •
The Northern Ireland system operator (SONI) is looking ofr process is to produce a short-list of suitably qualified companies to provide a ‘low carbon inertia service’ (LCIS). It expects ultimately to contract with two to four suppliers and is now…
News
SSEN Transmission signs up Hitachi Energy for HVDC links to transport power from wind farms to users
by New Power •
Hitachi Energy has been selected by SSEN Transmission to supply high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations the transmission network deploys up to five HVDC links to bring power from northern Scotland to areas of higher consumption in the south. The…
News
Government seeks to temper regulators’ Net Zero duty with additional ‘growth duty’
by New Power •
The government has given just four weeks to respond to a consultation by the Department for Business and Trade that would place a new ‘economic growth’ duty on energy regulator Ofgem, as well as on water regulator Ofwat and telecoms…
News
Vattenfall halts Norfolk offshore wind projects citing increased costs
by New Power •
Vattenfall has decided to halt development of its huge Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm, citing “challenging market conditions”. It said, “The offshore wind industry has seen cost increases up to 40% which in combination with increased cost of capital puts…
News
UPDATED deadline ‘a few days’: Battery manufacturer AMTE Power on four week deadline to source new funding
by New Power •
AMTE Power says it “continues to be in discussions with existing and potential investors concerning raising further finance. However, given the further passage of time since the most recent announcement on 29 June 2023, the Company’s financial situation is becoming…