Each Distribution Network Operator (DNO) has published details of generation projects, storage facilities and flexibility services of 1MW and greater on their networks. Over 5,000 connected assets are recorded.
DNOs publish data on connected assets over 1 MW Read More »
The price controls do not impose sufficient penalties on distribution network operators (DNOs) for inflating their cost forecasts, according to Helen Poulter of the Exeter Energy Policy Group.
DNOs still able to ‘game the system’ under RIIO Read More »
It will need to “thoroughly re-assess the evidence” before establishing a long-term direction for policy over the next few years.
Direction of heat policy to be outlined in carbon plan Read More »
The panel event on low carbon heating followed the government’s recent announcement in the clean growth strategy, published a fortnight ago, that it had identified three options for decarbonising heating.
Discarding gas grid would be ‘insanity’ Read More »
Small business innovators with novel technologies are disrupting the energy sector, bringing benefits to customers and accelerating UK energy system transformation.
Disruptive technologies rewarded at UK Energy Innovation Awards Read More »
The district heat and power project in Gateshead will become part of Flexitricity’s demand response network. The project will receive in excess of £60,000 per year over the next 15 years by providing capacity to National Grid.
District energy scheme to get £1m boost from DSR Read More »
The firm has just received a £650,000 grant from Innovate UK, the UK Government’s innovation agency, for their plan to harness the power of gravity to store renewable energy.
Disused mine shafts could become energy stores Read More »
A new report published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) looked at the feasibility of developing domestic hydrogen appliances in order to support the conversion of the gas grid to low carbon hydrogen. The report explores factors including cost, technical challenges and how barriers might be addressed.
Developing domestic hydrogen appliances ‘needs strong policy direction’ Read More »
In just a year, UK Power Networks’ LoadShare trial has already saved customers £8 million, and enabled enough renewable power to run 45,000 homes to safely connect to a previously constrained point in the local electricity network.
Device powers 45,000 homes with renewable energy Read More »
Diamond Transmission Partners, a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Corporation and HICL Infrastructure Company Limited, was selected by Ofgem through a tender process in which bidders compete to become Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs).
Diamond Transmission Partners wins Ofgem’s wind farm link tender Read More »
