Great Britain’s electricity network companies announced a joint commitment to “create new markets to enable flexibility services that will compete alongside traditional investment” at this week’s Low Carbon Network Innovation Conference.
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The three-year programme is being led by Wales & West Utilities in collaboration with Cadent, National Grid Gas Transmission, Northern Gas Networks, Northern Powergrid, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks and UK Power Networks.
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The letter, sent in July, called for energy networks to immediately start delivering the “critical capabilities and coordination mechanisms” that will be needed in all future scenarios.
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The independent metering, construction, data and energy network company has become an official sponsor of WUN and will host meetings, support mentoring projects and be the headline sponsor at the first-ever WUN event in Scotland in 2020.
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Dr Alastair Martin, CSO of the Edinburgh-based firm, believes that the mounting popularity of electric vehicles, a growing interest in the potential of domestic DSR and the now mainstream participation of UK businesses in arenas such as the capacity market are symptomatic of a trend that is blurring the lines between the consumer and industry.
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The Taskforce will advise Government, Ofgem and industry on how to unlock value from data within the energy system to deliver greater competition, drive innovation in new products, services and business models, and ultimately produce a more efficient, cost-effective and that works for consumers.
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The energy industry is going through major transformational change driven by the need to decarbonise and enable the UK to hit its targets under the Climate Change Act 2008. Whilst the initial focus on meeting carbon budgets has been through the decarbonisation of power resulting in the closure of coal stations and decentralisation of generation through the deployment of renewables; these actions in themselves will not achieve the targets.
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Across the sector, there are now thousands of people starting new careers through an apprenticeship.
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The call comes as the ENA Open Networks Project launches its latest consultation on flexibility services, which will look at how energy network operators across the country can help Britain’s homes, businesses and communities realise the benefits of a smarter, more flexible energy system. That system could help the UK save up to £8bn a year by 2030, National Infrastructure Commission research shows – all whilst helping power it towards its 2050 Net Zero carbon emissions target.
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Global consultancy Baringa has produced an impact assessment of five different “future world” models for the ENA’s Open Networks project, which the Association has launched a consultation on.
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