The unprecedented pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic are putting energy networks’ resilience to the test but, while the industry’s first response has been commendable, the trial has only just begun and there are major challenges ahead.
Coronavirus: the networks react Read More »
There is growing concern that China’s demand for LNG will collapse as a result of the coronavirus effect on the economy, possibly sending global LNG prices lower, which is impacting both UK gas NBP prices and UK baseload power.
Coronavirus outbreak sends global gas prices tumbling Read More »
The full extent of the upheaval caused by Coronavirus will take years to digest and assess. However, thanks to real-time data, one aspect of the seismic changes that Coronavirus has brought upon the UK is the dramatic shift we have seen in energy consumption.
Coronavirus gives grids a taste of the future Read More »
The 1MW battery project will enable excess solar power produced at the Olde House farm and holiday retreat to be absorbed during the sunniest hours of the day and then discharged during peak hours when electricity is more expensive.
Cornwall’s largest energy storage system coming to solar-powered farm Read More »
The contract has been awarded to a 50:50 joint venture between contractors Hochtief and Murphy.
Contract signed on 32.5km London Power Tunnel Phase 2 Read More »
The Energy Systems Catapult’s Home Truths consumer insights panel, with 418 participating, found that 58% felt positively about smart local energy systems, even though the concept was unfamiliar to most – fewer than a fifth had heard of the concept before.
Consumers warm to ‘smart’ energy but fear complexity Read More »
Commissioned to explore the British public’s understanding and interest in engaging with community and local energy, the survey of 1,413 UK consumers highlighted that only two per cent of people are actively participating in a community energy group, despite 63% admitting they would be interested, if they could save money.
Consumers want a role in Britain’s energy infrastructure, ENW research shows Read More »
The heat sector faces a “completely different” situation to the power sector, where decarbonisation has so far had relatively little direct impact on the lives of customers.
Consumers pose biggest barrier to low-carbon heat Read More »
Recently, Ofgem has put a renewed focus on how energy network companies engage with their customers and stakeholders. In their framework consultation for the next energy network price control (RIIO2), Ofgem made it clear that consumers should be given a stronger voice and introduced new models for stakeholder engagement.
