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Energy networks commit to £17bn smart grid opportunity
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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Energy networks could use drones for inspections
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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Energy and transport integration
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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Energy and utilities sector welcomes commitment to apprenticeships
Across the sector, there are now thousands of people starting new careers through an apprenticeship.
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Energy Assets partners with Womens Utilities Network
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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Energy consumers continue to shape market
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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Energy Data Taskforce launched
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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ENA says simplicity is key to unlocking potential of flexibility
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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ENA seeking views on ‘internet of energy’ blueprint
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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