On 1 March 2018, when the UK was amid the ‘Beast from the East’, National Grid issued a gas deficit warning for the first time since the system was introduced in 2012. The warning followed multiple gas supply outages, including South Hook LNG terminal, Kollsnes gas processing plant and the BBL interconnector between Britain and the Netherlands.
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CNG opens Europe’s largest renewable biomethane refuelling station, one of two new facilities offering a low-carbon alternative to diesel for HGVs.
CNG opens Europe’s largest renewable biomethane refuelling station Read More »
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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As DNOs accelerate their transition to become distribution system operators (DSOs), the report concludes that utility companies should begin implementing distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) immediately to save money and meet decarbonisation targets, while also continuing to meet the needs of their increasingly sophisticated and active customers.
Call for utilities to invest in new technologies to cope with growth of renewables Read More »
The profit-for-purpose property company wants help to develop a “masterplan” for the two-square mile site near the town of Whitehaven, where more than 2,000 people currently work.
Britain’s Energy Coast seeks partners for low-carbon microgrid Read More »
The Reading-based renewables developer currently commands a 22% share of all operational utility scale storage units in the UK and 47% of the non-EFR capacity.
Anesco unveils plans to quadruple battery storage Read More »
Corporate demand and recent policy changes are fuelling a revolution in clean technology. Despite initial obstacles, the Paris Agreement has forced organisations to take a fresh look at their energy management practices. Yet, beyond the stated aim of the Paris climate accord to limit greenhouse gas emissions in order to reduce the impact of climate change, businesses are discovering additional benefits by adopting technologies that promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
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The network operator says its five year long Northern Isles New Energy Solutions (NINES) project has shown the ability of smart grids to operate reliably with high levels of renewable penetration.
Active network management triumph in Shetlands smart grid scheme Read More »
