Electricity networks

National Grid brings forward connections for 10GW of batteries

In demand: Why the DFS needs to deliver

Boost for two large battery storage projects

More than 130,000 properties reconnected after Storm Ciaran

Optimising frequency response

Decarbonisation, Equity, and Improving Reliability

Ofgem throws weight behind locational pricing

Electricity North West launches £7m flexibility tender

National Grid to get head start on £298m upgrade

Ofgem is set to release early construction funding (ECF) so National Grid can get a head start on its £298 million transmission upgrade in Yorkshire. The regulator has confirmed its minded-to position to approve National Grid Electricity Transmission’s ECF application which asks for up to 20% of the project’s total estimated cost.

Octopus says heat pump rules are deterring customers

Green light for National Grid’s £252m ‘SF6-free’ site upgrade

Ofgem has approved the final needs case for National Grid Electricity Transmission’s (NGET) planned £252.6 million upgrade of its Harker site in Cumbria. The plans consist of an offline rebuild of 132kV and 400kV substations, along with the rationalisation of the 275kV substation. The proposal also includes the implementation of SF6-free solutions across the site.

Weekend press: Water firms to spend £272bn on upgrades  

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, Moody’s estimates that water companies are planning to spend £272 billion on upgrading sewage infrastructure over the next 25 years. Elsewhere, experts warn that new UK electric car charging laws do not solve all issues and Southern Water apologises for floods on the south coast.

Demand Flexibility Service given green light

Good Energy launches time-based energy matching for businesses

Ofgem to adopt new regulatory regime for major grid upgrades