Gas transmission and distribution in the UK have enviable safety records. But those involved in the sector are only too aware of the dangers the fuel poses. A safety executive in a gas distribution company doing his job right will be a “nervous squirrel”, seeking out the unknowns and always on their toes about the dangers the transportation of gas poses.
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Having recently secured the exclusive UK rights to large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) from Dowell, a leading global provider, Ylem Energy will be showcasing the technology with a 1MW battery energy storage system that will be co-hosted at a UK-based landfill-gas generation site in the spring of 2019.
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The gas engineering and consultancy provider is responsible for around 90% of the UK’s existing biomethane-to-grid projects and the Queen’s Award recognises the firms key role in helping to create the right economic, legislative and technical environment for this emerging part of the renewable energy sector.
Biomethane pioneer recognised with Queen’s Award Read More »
The ESO has made the recommendation in its final technical report into the 9 August incident which was submitted to Ofgem on Friday (6 September).
Blackout report highlights need for review of security of supply standards Read More »
HyDeploy aims to establish the potential for blending hydrogen, up to 20 per cent, into the normal gas supply to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is working towards a one-year live trial on part of Keele University’s private gas network, starting in 2019.
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Research by Barclays Bank recently estimated that the UK’s power infrastructure needs an investment of £215 billion by 2030. The investment is required to satisfy a number of critical requirements. The needs include the replacement of aging assets, deployment to new industrial, residential and transport developments, and, most significantly, support for the transition from a centralised generating model towards a distributed model – in other words, a smart grid.
Blind spot: Why telecoms must not be overlooked in the pursuit of smart grids Read More »
What are the current trends in energy systems and power transmission?
Blue: when green just isn’t enough Read More »
Energy highways are normal motorways that have been constructed for energy storage and have electric vehicle chargers integrated into their design.
BMT and NGET to explore innovation in energy highways Read More »
The updates provide information for stakeholders on the progress of all the major electricity transmission projects identified by GB’s transmission owners.
BEIS provides update on electricity transmission projects Read More »
The consultation, from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), sets out ideas on increasing levels of investment in the sector, and options for a market framework to deliver consumer protections equivalent to those offered to gas and electricity customers.
BEIS spotlights heat networks with consultation and grants Read More »
