Although there is no clear definition for a “smart city”, the European Commission – Digital Single Market states that, “A smart city is a place where the traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital and telecommunication technologies for the benefit of its inhabitants and businesses. The concept goes beyond the use of ICT for better resource use and less emissions.”
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The report, funded by three of the big six energy suppliers – Eon, SSE and Scottish Power – in conjunction with the Department for Energy and Climate Change (Decc) and the Scottish government, has analysed the benefits of energy in three future energy scenarios.
Energy storage could cut bills by £50 by 2030, says Carbon Trust Read More »
Historically storage has taken the form of coal stocks or of oil or gas bunkering. As we lead in energy innovation and continually improve and develop towards a de-carbonised energy system storage is becoming increasingly important and essential in everyday life.
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The technology surrounding energy consumption and storage is receiving a huge amount of investment. So, why is it not the same for the operational models that will be needed to support these new technologies?
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Energy storage is at a tipping point. The major barriers to widespread deployment – a multitude of regulatory legacies – are set to be addressed this year, and the first real source of revenue in the form of National Grid’s enhanced frequency response is currently being procured.
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Researchers from Imperial College London have found that London and Scotland are pulling ahead in terms of progress towards the clean, renewable energy needed to power the UK’s future economy, while regions including the North of England and East Midlands are being left behind.
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The scheme was announced today by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), part of the Advanced Manufacturing Catapult. It forms part of a wider “horizontal innovation” agenda which was initiated by the IET last year.
Energy SMEs tempted to diversify with £35,000 prize Read More »
New regulators will be able to assess critical industries to make sure plans are as robust as possible.
Energy firms told to boost cyber security Read More »
OVO Energy, based in Bristol city centre and London, is one of just a few companies already using smart meters to offer innovative products, such as rewarding customers for charging their electric vehicles at off-peak times. These offers, made possible thanks to a smart meter, help customers use energy at times when there is less demand on the grid, in turn saving money on their bills.
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