Analysis by the research body found that the costs of absorbing intermittent renewable generation remain “relatively modest” in general, but vary enormously depending on the flexibility of the energy system.
Flexibility needed ‘urgently’ to avoid spiralling renewable costs Read More »
This surpasses the previous record of 193 hours and 25 minutes (eight days, one hour and 25 minutes), which was set just a few weeks ago on 9 May.
First ever fortnight of coal-free operation Read More »
Buildings on the Staffordshire campus are now being heated by the 20% hydrogen and methane blend, after the trial was sanctioned from a safety perspective by the government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
First live hydrogen trials on campus ‘living lab’ Read More »
The LEM programme, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, and delivered by Centrica Business Solutions, has been operating since 2017.
First live trades on Cornwall’s local energy market platform Read More »
The Aluminium Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) by technology company 3M is the first new power conductor to be made live on the Scottish transmission network in 30 years.
First power conductor in 30 years doubles capacity in Scotland Read More »
Currently energy suppliers in the UK can only sell energy to customers in strict units known as kilowatt hours (kWh). But through a government-backed trial run by Energy Systems Catapult, Bristol Energy is offering households the chance to buy a ‘Heat Plan’ tailored to their individual home and lifestyle.
First trial selling ‘heat as a service’ instead of KWh Read More »
Energy storage technology company redT said the 15kW-240kWh energy storage machines have successfully completed G59 pre-testing at PNDC, conducted by SSE, which has established that the units can safely be implemented on the Isle of Gigha.
First vanadium flow battery cleared for final installation Read More »
The funding package itself forms part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) £500m innovation fund, dedicated to harnessing and rolling out advanced technology to fight climate change.
Five hydrogen projects share £28m BEIS funding Read More »
Ofgem said the shortlist shows there is “strong competition” to own the link which will provide a guaranteed revenue stream for 20 years.
Five make Burbo Bank OFTO shortlist Read More »
According to the findings in the ENA’s impact assessment consultation, there is strong agreement to build closer coordination between distribution system operators (DSO) and the electricity system operator (ESO) – World B.
Findings of ENA’s Future Worlds consultation revealed Read More »
