Dealing with data
The decarbonisation of the energy system is driving energy networks to become smarter, more flexible and more closely integrated.
decarbonisation
Certain uncertainties
I have been working in the energy sector for a lot longer than I would like to admit. Over this time, I have become very sceptical about government targets, assuming that they will probably be missed and that those who base their businesses on them are going to be disappointed.
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Capturing carbon
The first output from the Catapult’s project was published in May 2018 and was an analysis of the current pattern of ‘effective carbon prices’ in the UK for decarbonisation in different economic sectors and activities. This showed a range of “effective carbon prices” with a number of areas that still appear “under taxed”, including coal and gas-based generation and energy consumption in homes and businesses.
Cadent backs launch of major bio-CNG HGV refuelling station
An investment of £250,000 in Cadent’s gas distribution infrastructure has supported a successful “go live” for Europe’s biggest bio-CGN HGV refuelling station to date.
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Arup report highlights potential of hydrogen
The report – ‘A future hydrogen economy’ outlines the steps needed for a successful hydrogen economy in the UK by the year 2035.
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An honourable mention: James Yu interview
Q: What did receiving the MBE mean to you?
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ADE report highlights customer confusion over energy policy
The report finds that policy is frequently not designed from the perspective of the energy user and the result is often a patchwork of overlapping, poorly coordinated and confusing policy choices.
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Achieving climate targets
Since first publishing the “Options, Choices, Actions” report in 2015 we have witnessed the emergence of many changes that will impact how the UK meets its 2050 climate targets. The government has set out its clean growth aspirations, while also developing a number of sector deals to add detail on how it intends to deliver this. More recently, the IPCC has provided a significant body of evidence that illustrates the true scale of our climate challenges, indicating that a target of ‘net zero’ emissions is now viewed by them as critical.
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100% hydrogen gas grid feasible says NGN
The Leeds City Gate report shows that a conversion of Leeds’ gas grid would be technically feasible, cost effective and could make a significant contribution to meeting the UK’s decarbonisation targets. NGN says that the benefits of conversion could be extended UK-wide.
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£1.4bn spending plan unveiled by SP Energy Networks for RIIO2
After 12-months of extensive consultation, the company has submitted its draft business plan for the second set of RIIO price controls. According to the network, it outlines the role that its transmission system in central and southern Scotland will play in achieving the Government’s net zero carbon targets and supporting its future networks vision.
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