The transition of Distribution Network Operators (DNO) to Distribution System Operators (DSO) will support the further integration of widespread renewable energy generation, storage facilities, demand side response services and the electrification of heat and transport.
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Nestling in a valley west of Stirling the community of Fintry have long been pioneers in local energy. With a stake in Earlsburn wind turbine, a biomass plant and solar PV on the sports centre roof it has significant renewable resources – as well as six EVs in a population of 700 and a heavy reliance on electric heating as it is off the gas grid. Over the last two years it has been looking at the potential for matching local supply and demand – both the practical challenges and the policy and regulatory changes needed.
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Carl Ennis, chief executive, Siemens Great Britain and Ireland (pictured above)
2020 vision: Siemens’ outlook on the next 12 months Read More »
The work has involved upgrading over 56km of old metal pipes to new long-lasting plastic pipes and upgrading more than 4,500 individual service pipes that supply homes and businesses.
£7.7m invested in Exeter’s gas network last year Read More »
The Leeds City Gate report shows that a conversion of Leeds’ gas grid would be technically feasible, cost effective and could make a significant contribution to meeting the UK’s decarbonisation targets. NGN says that the benefits of conversion could be extended UK-wide.
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The pilot is being launched for applications this autumn, with the pre-qualification process for the single competitive funding-round opening tomorrow (18 October). The budget will be split across two financial years – 2016/17 and 2017/18 – with the first payments to be made by March 31 2017.
£39m pilot launches heat networks investment project Read More »
The competition is part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme, prospering from the energy revolution. The challenge was established to support industry, academia, public bodies and local communities to work together and develop a world-leading, smart local energy systems industry in the UK.
£30m funding for smart energy systems up for grabs Read More »
Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management has been confirmed as the delivery partner responsible for deployment of the project.
£320m investment for heat networks Read More »
The work involved upgrading over 95 kilometres of old metal pipes to new long-lasting plastic pipes and upgrading more than 7,000 individual service pipes that supply homes and businesses.
£12.3m invested in South East Wales’ gas network Read More »
The money, which has been awarded via Ofgem’s Network Innovation Competition (NIC), will fund two field trials on public gas networks, blending hydrogen with natural gas to heat around 750 homes in each of the year-long trials. By funding level, this is this is the largest gas NIC project ever.
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