The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has set out a new framework for managing offshore networks that will see more advanced planning and a consistent competitive regime across offshore and onshore networks. The Department says “Although the UK…
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EDP Renewables picks Kent battery for first stand-alone project
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EDP Renewables is to install its first stand-alone battery project in the UK. The Iberian company said this was a “strategic move in optimising resources and improving energy efficiency”. The 50MW battery will have 2 hours of storage capacity. The…
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Ukraine set to export power to Slovakia
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Power exports between Ukraine and Slovakia can restart. Cross-border capacity allocations for exports in the direction from Ukraine to Slovakia started on 21 July, offering participants 200MW with a delivery date on 23 July from 9:00 to 14:00. Ukrenergo and…
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Ofgem confirms £9.78M penalty for SSE Generation over pricing strategy for pumped storage plant
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SSE Generation Limited (SSE)n is facing a £9.78 million penalty imposed by regulator Ofgem after the generator secured excessive payments from the Electricity System Operator (ESO) during periods when the transmission network was constrained. The ESO takes action to manage…
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Landfill site houses new solar farm
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A new solar park in Winterton developed on a former landfill site has started operation. The Winterton solar energy park, developed by Infinis and FCC Environment, occupies approximately 18 acres. It has been constructed in accordance with a methodology approved…
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Northern Powergrid signs with Piclo to source flexibility from 2024
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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…
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1GW Trafford battery granted planning permission
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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.…
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Decentralised hydrogen unit ‘ready for rollout’
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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…
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Ørsted to sell last 25% stake in London Array
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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…