These aerial patrols of over 4,000km of the electricity network will allow trained observers to identify and record any signs of damage or wear and tear on the lines and equipment that carry electricity.
Helicopters used to inspect NI power network Read More »
The long anticipated Dieter Helm report was published recently and has delivered the, mostly, expected revelations. It confirmed yet another industry expert is in total agreement that the current market governance and framework is no longer fit for purpose.
Helm report: Solution or just another input? Read More »
Scientists had previously recorded reductions in global average surface wind speed occurring over land since the 1980s, a phenomenon known as global terrestrial stilling.
Higher wind speeds to boost power output for 10 years Read More »
The 5MW/15MWh LAES plant, located at Bury, near Manchester will become the first operational demonstration of LAES technology at grid-scale.
Highview Power launches first grid-scale liquid air energy storage plant Read More »
The ETI said the ground-breaking technology could offer a low-cost method of storing large volumes of excess renewable electricity.
Ground-breaking energy storage operational in Newcastle Read More »
Recent research and demonstrator projects are beginning to show that integrating the use of hydrogen into Britain’s energy system is feasible.
H21 project highlights potential of hydrogen Read More »
The battery will be trading in the day ahead, intraday and balancing mechanism markets as well as taking advantage of ancillary service contracts where attractive to do so.
Habitat Energy wins 40MW battery storage deal Read More »
Over 50% of the 1,506 respondents were revealed to be ‘Energy Busting Beths’ – those that are really setting the benchmark when it comes to energy consumption by implementing lots of energy saving measures at home. An additional 40% identified as ‘Energy Steady Eddies’ – those who are doing plenty to conserve energy, but know there’s much more they can do. And just nine per cent, ‘Energy Drain Janes’ – as the name suggests, these people are using more than their fair share of the earth’s resources, without really thinking about the impact this will have for future generations.
Half of North West revealed to be energy efficient Read More »
He will establish and chair the power network’s new customer engagement group, scrutinising how effectively the company engages with its customers and ensuring their voices are heard and represented in its business plans.
Halliwell appointed customer champion at Electricity North West Read More »
Remember Hoover and Electrolux? Maybe you are too young, but for those with greying hair these were brands synonymous with vacuum cleaners that had a vice like grip on the market for decades. Hoover even became the verb to do the hoovering!
Has a tipping point been reached in the smart utility era? Read More »
