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ESO gets green light to reduce minimum system inertia

Ofgem has given the green light to the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to lower its minimum requirement for system inertia, despite concerns from some industry parties. National Grid ESO estimated that the reduction will cut annual balancing costs by £65 million without increasing the risk of substantial frequency deviations beyond an acceptable level.

1 year ago

Weekend press: Hot weather piles pressure on water companies

1 year ago

Two firms fined for impersonating National Grid

Two energy firms have been hit with six figures fines for making unlawful marketing calls while falsely claiming to represent other organisations including National Grid and the government. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined the two companies a total of £250,000 for “bombarding” people and businesses on the UK’s “do not call” register with unlawful marketing calls.

1 year ago

Networks could supplement suppliers’ smart meter rollout

1 year ago

‘Lack of clarity’ on proposed role for Regional System Planners

1 year ago

Ofgem given net zero duty in government U-turn

1 year ago

Combating grid connection delays with delivery partners

1 year ago

National Grid hails breakthrough drone permit

National Grid looks set to ramp up the use of drones to carry out infrastructure inspections after the UK aviation authority granted a first-of-its kind licence. After years of trials, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the green light for sees.ai’s technology to be used for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) aerial inspections of live overhead powerline assets. It is the first time such a licence has been granted in the UK.

1 year ago