Electricity networks

National Grid releases 10GW of capacity for ‘shovel ready’ schemes

Winser warns UK could lose out in global supply chain race

Projects axed due to ‘postcode lottery’ for grid charges

Why engaged employees can solve the customer conundrum

Innovative electricity networks – The net zero enabler

ESO unveils details of next Demand Flexibility Service

Energy UK laments Ofgem brain drain

New Balancing Reserve service to be fully open to smaller units

The Electricity System Operator (ESO) has reversed a decision that would have effectively ensured that a substantial portion of contracts for its proposed new Balancing Reserve service would be awarded to large gas plants. The body said its new position will fully open the market a wider pool of providers, including smaller and aggregated units.

England-Scotland electricity ‘superhighway’ gets go-ahead

More pylons and power lines needed to cut bills

Unblocking Energy Flexibility

UKPN backs wider use of vouchers for disabled customers

Government and Ofgem must ‘throw their weight’ behind DFS

The importance of being flexible

Over the last five years, Piclo has staked out a leading position as the main market for the procurement of flexibility by DNOs. However, the company’s initial aim was to create markets for peer-to-peer energy trading by consumers. Utility Week speaks to its chief executive and co-founder James Johnston about its early pivot towards network tenders, its ongoing evolution alongside these markets, and the prospects for a return to peer-to-peer trading.

System restoration services open to smaller generators