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Smart energy goes local

Last April, UK Research and Innovation awarded £51 million to four innovation projects, all focussing on the development of smart local energy systems. As they now move into their second year, Utility Week speaks to the leaders of two of the projects to discuss progress so far, what’s still to come and the knowledge they hope to glean.

4 years ago

UKPN challenges data geeks to predict EV charging hotspots

4 years ago

Security concerns aired over offshore ring main plans

RenewableUK has raised energy security concerns about proposals to create an offshore ring main to provide a single grid connection for the new windfarms planned off the Norfolk coast.

4 years ago

Covid challenge is a ‘skirmish’ compared to battle for net zero

The dual challenges of coronavirus and climate change should trigger an urgent rethink of the way low-carbon infrastructure investment is incentivised and rewarded, said industry experts at a Utility Week debate hosted in association with National Grid.

4 years ago

Challengers may have been offered ‘stay of execution’

4 years ago

Networks look to restart work as lockdown eases

4 years ago

Confined space working: Keep your people safe

Working in confined spaces is dangerous and still leads to a number of serious injuries and deaths in the UK every year. Download this white paper to understand the steps you can take to make sure your operatives have the knowledge and equipment they need to stay safe.

4 years ago

Network charge deferrals must not give ‘unfair advantage’ to ailing suppliers

4 years ago

Networks to defer up to £350m of supplier charges

4 years ago

National Grid and SSEN to use excess wind for electric heat

4 years ago

ESO considering buying inertia in next reactive power tender

4 years ago

Power Transition seeks fresh funding for ‘energy mapping’ platform

4 years ago

Network boss says lockdown may have changed consumers’ priorities for RIIO2

4 years ago

SSE urges government to target net-zero power sector by 2040

SSE has submitted a five-point action plan to the government, aimed at putting the net-zero journey at the heart of the post-pandemic economic recovery. In it, the company says that setting a new target for decarbonising the power sector by 2040 could be the cornerstone of any green recovery.

4 years ago

National Grid awards first long-term reactive power contracts

4 years ago

Ofgem cuts Hinkley connection budget by £60m

4 years ago

National Grid enhances capability to get frequency response from wind

5 years ago

Ofgem exempts ESO from move to 15-minute settlement period

5 years ago

Network payment holiday risks creating ‘zombie energy suppliers’

Talks are believed to be underway between Ofgem and energy suppliers over the possibility of suspending network charges for three months. However, Neil Cornelius, managing director at global consulting firm Berkeley Research Group, warned such plans could risk retailers building up additional debts.

5 years ago

Keeping Us Connected: SSEN’s Jordan Fay

5 years ago