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ESO launches real-time carbon intensity dashboard

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has launched a new real-time data dashboard tracking the carbon intensity of Britain’s power grid. The dashboard shows the current generation mix and carbon intensity of the electricity system as well as historic carbon intensity by week and the daily carbon intensity of balancing actions.

3 years ago

We need to get serious about tidal power post COP26

4 years ago

Flexibility services must make ‘material contribution’ to net zero

4 years ago

Energy sector commits to net-zero power system in 2030s

4 years ago

Net Zero Strategy is a ‘significant step forward’

4 years ago

Centrica reveals plans to build 900MW of solar and storage

4 years ago

Study identifies best support mechanisms for BECCS

4 years ago

First net-zero industrial clusters chosen

4 years ago

Government outlines possible pathways to net zero

4 years ago

Small ships in a turbulent sea: The viability of assetless electricity retailers

4 years ago

Gas and coal generators saw huge windfall from September price spikes

The power price spikes in September brought massive windfalls for gas and coal generators, with a number of power stations each raking in tens of millions of pounds in profit during the month, according to analysis by LCP. Rajiv Gogna, a partner at the consultancy, said its monthly ranking of estimated profits by generators was “completely dominated” by combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) and coal plants.

4 years ago