Power
Ofgem rules out DNO-owned storage
Ofgem will not allow distribution network operators to own and operate storage, as it fears this could "impede the development of a competitive market for storage and flexibility services".
Power
Government invests £246m in battery technology
The government has launched the first phase of a £246 million investment programme to support research, innovation and the scale-up of battery technology in the UK.
Power
Britain’s energy sector targeted by ‘state-sponsored’ hackers
The energy sector in the UK has likely been targeted by "state-sponsored" hackers, a leaked report issued by GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned.
Power
From East into West
From advanced metering infrastructure to distribution automation, Private LTE / 4G (eLTE) has been proven and delivered, says Huawei UK's Nigel Nawacki.
Power
Making substations the cornerstone of your smart grid
Innovative smart grid solutions are helping utilities improve grid reliability and efficiency, while enhancing security of supply
Gas
Network underspends sign of RIIO success
The widespread outperformance of networks against their spending allowances under RIIO may be "evidence of the success, not the failure" of the RIIO price control framework.
Power
Consumer groups to gain more power in RIIO2
Ofgem wants consumer groups to take a leading role in the process of setting the next price controls for energy networks, the regulator's senior partner for networks has said.
Gas
Consumers pose biggest barrier to low-carbon heat
Winning over consumers will be the biggest barrier to the deployment of low-carbon heating, according to a senior figure at Ofgem.
Power
UK Power Networks sets out vision for DSO transition
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has published its vision for transitioning to a distribution system operator (DSO) in a future energy system characterised by distributed energy resources and low carbon technologies.
Power
National Grid scales back forecasts for storage
National Grid has significantly scaled back its forecasts for the build-up of storage capacity in its latest annual Future Energy Scenarios report.
Gas
Gas has ‘important role’ in all foreseeable futures
Gas will continue to play an "important role" in all foreseeable futures for the energy system, according to system operator National Grid.
Gas
Rise of EVs could add 18GW to peak demand by 2050
The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) could add up to 18GW - or 30 per cent - to peak power demand by 2050, National Grid has predicted in its latest Future Energy Scenarios report.
Power
IEC 61850 and the revolution in substation communications
In this CPD-accredited article, produced in association with Schneider Electric, Network looks at the latest developments in peer-to-peer communications for power networks.
Gas
Networks set to pocket £7.5bn in ‘unjustified profits’
Energy networks are set to pocket £7.5 billion in "unjustified profits" during the current RIIO price controls, research by Citizens Advice has found.
Power
Networks deny RIIO has failed on innovation
The Energy Networks Association has hit back at claims that the RIIO framework has failed to encourage electricity distribution networks to become truly innovative.
Power
UK Power Networks to help UPS electrify deliveries
UK Power Networks has teamed up with logistics firm UPS to boost the number of electric vehicles operating from its delivery depot in Central London.
Power
DNOs still able to ‘game the system’ under RIIO
Regional power networks are being allowed to "game the system" under the RIIO framework, a researcher from the University of Exeter has claimed.
Gas
Green fuels needed for long-term energy storage
Government and industry have been implored to "redouble" their efforts to develop green fuels for long-term energy storage to fill the gap left by fossil fuels.
Gas
The future of our power system architecture
The latest findings from the government-sponsored Future Power System Architecture programme are out. Tom Grimwood takes a look at them.
Power
ENA reveals roadmap for shift to DSO model
The Energy Networks Association has published a roadmap outlining the key steps in the introduction of the distribution system operator (DSO) model for local power networks.
Power
WPD calls for feedback on DSO plan
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has called for responses to its new roadmap for the evolution of the network into a distribution system operator (DSO).
Power
Ofgem still mulling over how to deliver flexible regulation
Ofgem has not yet "figured out" how best to deliver the flexible regulation needed keep up with the accelerating pace of change in the power sector.
Power
New players pose risk to power system
"A host of new players" in the power system pose a risk to its stability if government does not act to help co-ordinate their integration, experts have warned.
Power
ZIV Automation has supplied a protection and automation system for Llynfl Afan Renewable Energy Park.
ZIV Automation was chosen to provide a turnkey solution for protection and automation at Llynfl Afan Renewable Energy Park, together with the main contractor, NRS Group from Livingston (Scotland), and Gamesa Energy UK (GEUK). The park is connected to Western Power Distribution's network.
Power
National Grid jacks up power line over River Tyne
National Grid has begun raising the height of a power line across the River Tyne to enable wind turbine foundations to be shipped safely out to sea.
Power
UKPN and National Grid in pioneering smart grid scheme
UK Power Networks and National Grid have launched a new active network management scheme to boost grid capacity in the South East of England and simplify the connections process for generators.
Power
Ofgem approves interconnectors for cap and floor regime
Ofgem has given preliminary approval for three new interconnectors to France, Germany and Norway to operate under the cap and floor regime.
Gas
BEIS not ‘jumping to conclusions’ on heat rules
The government is not "jumping to conclusions" about the best way to protect to consumers and investors in the district heating market, a senior official has said.
Power
Ofgem stands firm on cuts to embedded benefits
Ofgem will move ahead with plans to drastically cut the triad avoidance payments available to distributed generators after making a final decision on reforms to embedded benefits.
Power
Carbon Trust launches new initiative to transform energy system
The Carbon Trust has launched a new initiative to unite the energy industry in overcoming key barriers to the transformation of the energy system.
Gas
Barring network-owned storage will raise bills, says UKPN
Prohibiting networks from owning and operating storage will lead to higher bills for consumers, a senior figure at UK Power Networks has argued.