Energy networks

The state of storage

Black start contracts awarded for northern regions

Calls for reform of ‘flawed’ Smart Export Guarantee

The role of data sharing in water transformation

Weekend press round-up: Goldman Sachs to plough £250m into Ovo

In our latest review of sector coverage across the national newspapers, Goldman Sachs is said to be in advanced negotiations to inject capital into Ovo Energy. Meanwhile, BP is considering bidding in the Scotwind auction as it ramps up its green ambitions. Lobbying efforts to promote investment in hydrogen and the future of desalination for drinking water are also analysed.

The role of gas networks in cracking the home heat conundrum

Tech Talk: Taming faults to support the transition to net zero

Flexible Connections: Blocker or Enabler?

Ofgem: ‘Whopping’ WPD premium shows market still attractive

Ofgem’s director of networks has told a Utility Week conference the premium National Grid is paying to acquire Western Power Distribution (WPD) proves the regulator’s case on cost of equity.

SPEN to launch 1.4GW flexibility tender

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is to launch its largest ever flexibility tender. Graham Campbell, head of distribution systems operation at SPEN, exclusively revealed at Utility Week’s Future Networks Conference that the company is seeking to procure 1.4GW of flexibility for 2023 to 2028.

Optimising address data to drive efficiency

Ofgem reinstates short-haul gas transmission discount

Ofgem has given final approval to a modification of the Uniform Network Code that will reinstate the short-haul discount that was previously removed as part of an overhaul gas transmission charges. UNC728B will provide a discount of between 10 per cent and 90 per cent on gas transmission charges for users connected within 28 kilometres of an entry point to discourage them from constructing their own pipelines to bypass the network.

WPD spearheads combined approach to local energy planning

A consortium led by Western Power Distribution (WPD) is working to create a combined approach to local energy planning to help local authorities and network companies achieve net zero. The Energy Planning Integrated with Councils (EPIC) project is being trialled in three areas in South West England and will seek to develop an agreed process for identifying and analysing energy plans in relation to the increased uptake of low carbon technologies.

Digital substations are a catalyst to achieving net zero

RIIO framework ‘must be aligned’ with Scotland’s energy plans