Energy networks

Pay to jump grid connection queue, campaign urges

Fivefold increase in grid consents required, NIC warns

The rate at which transmission projects are granted planning consent must increase fivefold in order to deliver the government’s 2035 target to decarbonise the electricity system, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has warned in its latest annual progress report.

On the Move: Iain Conn, Pennon, So Energy

Top official hits back over UK energy investment famine fears

Ofgem plans to remove last resort EV charging role from DNOs

Ministers told to back hydrogen blending in gas network this year

Ministers should back moves to allow hydrogen to be blended into the gas transmission network by the end of this year, the sector’s government champion has urged.

Wales launches tidal lagoon challenge despite past woes

The Welsh Government has launched a tidal lagoon challenge, putting up £750,000 to fund at least three research projects. The funding will be used, in part, to address barriers that have prevented previous schemes being developed such as the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.

Strategic grid investment now is money well spent for the future

How low regret “whole system” investments made now across electricity and hydrogen infrastructure will benefit Great Britain in the long run.

National Grid energises first T-pylons

Weekend press: Pure Planet co-founders to receive £30m

In this week's roundup of national news, the co-founders of Pure Planet are set to receive £10 million each following its collapse, despite billpayers having to foot the bill; grid capacity could put green growth in limbo in the UK; and Scotland is lagging behind England and Wales for its river monitoring programme.

New website offers one-stop-shop for PSR services

National Grid pilots drones to inspect transmission network

EDF and Drax rule out using back-up coal plants next winter

CCUS capacity threshold to be scrapped for new plants

Regional planning role could overwhelm FSO