Historically storage has taken the form of coal stocks or of oil or gas bunkering. As we lead in energy innovation and continually improve and develop towards a de-carbonised energy system storage is becoming increasingly important and essential in everyday life.
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Electricity North West (ENW) is to undertake a research project, funded through the network innovation allowance, to determine the feasibility of the technology to assist in energy management.
Energy management through waste heat to be explored Read More »
OVO Energy, based in Bristol city centre and London, is one of just a few companies already using smart meters to offer innovative products, such as rewarding customers for charging their electric vehicles at off-peak times. These offers, made possible thanks to a smart meter, help customers use energy at times when there is less demand on the grid, in turn saving money on their bills.
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Great Britain’s electricity network companies announced a joint commitment to “create new markets to enable flexibility services that will compete alongside traditional investment” at this week’s Low Carbon Network Innovation Conference.
Energy networks commit to £17bn smart grid opportunity Read More »
Dr Alastair Martin, CSO of the Edinburgh-based firm, believes that the mounting popularity of electric vehicles, a growing interest in the potential of domestic DSR and the now mainstream participation of UK businesses in arenas such as the capacity market are symptomatic of a trend that is blurring the lines between the consumer and industry.
Energy consumers continue to shape market Read More »
The Taskforce will advise Government, Ofgem and industry on how to unlock value from data within the energy system to deliver greater competition, drive innovation in new products, services and business models, and ultimately produce a more efficient, cost-effective and that works for consumers.
Energy Data Taskforce launched Read More »
Enernoc will be merged with the buyer, Enel Green Power North America, and de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange.
Enel takes over Enernoc in $250m deal Read More »
The call comes as the ENA Open Networks Project launches its latest consultation on flexibility services, which will look at how energy network operators across the country can help Britain’s homes, businesses and communities realise the benefits of a smarter, more flexible energy system. That system could help the UK save up to £8bn a year by 2030, National Infrastructure Commission research shows – all whilst helping power it towards its 2050 Net Zero carbon emissions target.
ENA says simplicity is key to unlocking potential of flexibility Read More »
The draft work plan focuses on open data, local markets for flexibility, and working with community groups.
ENA to publish DSO implementation plan summer 2020 Read More »
Energy utilities are increasingly focused on establishing solutions to support enhanced flexibility in service provision whilst at the same time managing a much more dynamic environment of energy supply and demand. Critical to managing this new regime in a cost efficient and resilient manner is the ability to have visibility and control over an increasingly diverse and disparate range of network assets. For many years, utilities – gas, water and electricity – have used operational communications systems to facilitate active management of assets. However, with the need for enhanced visibility and control across and through the network it is anticipated that there will need to be a profound expansion in the industry’s operational communications capability with some operators already exploring possible solutions. The need for such expanded communication systems with enhanced functionality will result in increased complexity in terms of network design and co-ordination with new technologies being deployed.
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