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Centrica says local energy market platform could be rapidly adopted nationwide

Centrica says local energy market platform could be rapidly adopted nationwide

A senior figure in Centrica’s ground-breaking Local Energy Market trial in Cornwall has told Utility Week that the underlying platform could be rapidly adopted nationwide by essentially “clicking a button” after the company announced a "major breakthrough" as part of the project.

6 years ago

Flexibility platforms could launch smarter networks

Flexibility is the buzzword of our times, but it may ring hollow to the "flex provider" that just misses out on a DNO contract. Elexon chief executive Mark Bygraves explains its proposal for new online marketplaces that will allow buyers and sellers to trade with full flexibility.

6 years ago

Northern Powergrid inspects 580 substations during Doncaster floods

The network operator has described its response to the flooding across its area and the extent of damage to its substations.

6 years ago

Flooding leaves Northern Powergrid customers without power in South Yorkshire

Northern Powergrid says some of its customers have been without power following flooding across parts of its area. The network operator has been working over the weekend to help those in need.

6 years ago

Utility of the Future: Three forward steps for energy

6 years ago

In pole position for profit

6 years ago

ESO launches first ever tender for inertia

6 years ago

Call for evidence issued on off-grid households

6 years ago

Ofgem asks CMA for clarity on price control appeals

6 years ago

EDF buys battery and EV charging startup Pivot Power

6 years ago

We cannot afford to squander another year with inaction

Reinstatement of the Capacity Market may be welcome news for the energy industry, but political uncertainty continues to distract from the real issue that needs to be tackled: achieving net-zero carbon emissions, says Energy UK chief executive, Lawrence Slade.

6 years ago

Customers need to know that data sharing is a win-win

6 years ago

We need more than green number plates

6 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Ofwat ‘politicised’; energy companies owe customers millions

In this week's round-up of stories in the weekend press we see Ofwat accused by industry investors of being politicised as financial backers question if the CMA has the capacity to deal with anticipated appeals; energy suppliers are criticised for holding onto customers' cash to continue trading - Money Supermarket founder highlights energy firms that have gone bust while owing customers; meanwhile the Mail on Sunday offers advice to customers who think they are owed cash back; and is nuclear energy having a lightbulb moment?

6 years ago

Breaking Ground: World’s largest jack-up vessel at Dogger Bank; SSEN island upgrades

This week it was revealed that the world's largest jack-up installation vessel has been secured for the Dogger Bank project, and that there has been an update on the Garden City at Ebbsfleet from UKPN. Utility Week takes a look at these and more in our weekly round-up.

6 years ago

‘Damaging’ targeted charging review reforms should be ditched

A report by the REA and ElectraLink has instead called for flexibility to be prioritised. The report calls for “significantly more” variable generation from wind and solar in order to meet net zero decarbonisation targets.

6 years ago

Capacity Market to return after European Commission gives approval

The European Commission has approved the Capacity Market after an eight-month investigation, saying it complies with EU State Aid rules and is necessary to guarantee security of electricity supply in the UK

6 years ago

How UKPN juggles multiple channels to serve diverse customer base

6 years ago

Funding withheld for new power lines to Shetland and Western Isles

6 years ago

Government must not hamper ‘aggressive’ local net zero plans

Decisions on decarbonisation should be made by local communities instead of a “one size fits

6 years ago

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