Moving towards a low-carbon future and tackling climate change is bringing new challenges to the operators of the UK and Ireland’s energy networks. It will be vital to transform the capability of the networks while keeping costs down for consumers. This means managing our asset base in a smarter and more efficient way.
Managing your assets Read More »
As the gas produced at landfill sites diminishes over time, many are left with an oversized generation capacity when compared to the available gas. When this happens, many suppliers and operators are seemingly abandoning their clients by withdrawing their generation plant and services.
Maximising power generation from older landfill sites Read More »
Utilities today face increasing pressure to improve grid reliability and efficiency, while simultaneously enhancing security of supply. They must also support a higher ratio of distributed energy resources (DER) — such as renewable energy sources, distributed storage, and electric vehicle charging stations — connected to medium voltage (MV) or low voltage (LV) distribution systems.
Making substations the cornerstone of your smart grid Read More »
The appalling Grenfell Tower fire disaster has drawn attention to the pressures on social housing in the UK and the attempt of social landlords to improve the energy performance of their buildings, in this case with unintended consequences. Fuel poverty is still a problem in social housing, particularly when gas central heating or district heating is currently not available.
Making the case for heat network funding Read More »
Of all the new emerging energy technologies being developed, electricity storage stands to make the most immediate impact on the energy market.
Making the most of the electricity we store Read More »
If energy networks are to cope successfully with the new demands arising from the decarbonisation of the energy system, whilst maintaining a reliable service to customers and minimising costs, it will be vital for them to maximise the performance of their assets.
Making the most of your assets Read More »
Point4, the UK leader in the effective and efficient mitigation of tree risk to critical infrastructure, has announced that it has been awarded a grant by the European Space Agency to help co-fund a 30-month project looking into how satellites can be used to help network operators manage the growing problem of vegetation management.
Managing vegetation Read More »
As John Parsons argued in the June issue, network charging is an arcane topic but going forward holds the key to the transformation of the electricity system. And Ofgem have recently published their latest consultation on the topic highlighting the importance the regulator attaches to the issue.
Making networks tick Read More »
Rural, community-led heat networks are possible in the UK and Regen SW has been working for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to understand the main viability factors: planning policy, gas grid and heat load.
Making rural heat networks happen Read More »
