Generation

Eon strikes major PPA with RWE Renewables

Eon has completed a power purchase agreement with RWE Renewables which will see the big six supplier acquire 3TWh annually from more than 20 British wind farms. Eon chief executive Michael Lewis and RWE's Tom Glover give their views on the deal.

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.

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.

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.

Centrica proposes lasting solution to double charges on storage

Utility of the Future: Three forward steps for energy

Weekend press round-up: Latest poll shows 50% support renationalisation

The latest YouGov poll has shown one in two are in favour of nationalising the water industry, while 45 per cent agree with taking the gas and electricity sector back into public hands. Also in the national press this weekend, there are predictions that National Grid will reveal a dip in profits and suggestions that Vattenfall may withdraw from the UK household energy market.

Yeo: We have to take cost risks on low-carbon projects

The urgency of the climate crisis means that the world cannot wait for a decade or more to find out whether immature technologies - such as carbon, capture and storage - will work, the former chair of parliament’s energy and climate change committee has warned.

SNP goads UK parties over climate change leadership

Nicola Sturgeon has urged Westminster to match the Scottish government’s ambition on tackling climate change. Meanwhile, the Scottish renewable industry's lobby group has called for Ofgem to be equipped with regulatory powers to enable investment in low-carbon infrastructure.

ENA champions private investment in new net-zero campaign

The new campaign aims to highlight what private investment needs to do in order to achieve net zero by 2050. It is also warning against proposals to bring the sector under state ownership.

Polls show support for rapid net-zero journey, but confusion on the best path

Lib Dems take on Labour over energy efficiency

The Liberal Democrats want to spend £15 billion over the parliament to upgrade the energy efficiency of 26 million homes. The party has also set out its stance on developing tidal power.

Meeting high expectations

In pole position for profit

Smaller nuclear reactors may be the best option for developed nations

Small modular reactors (SMRs) may be a more economical way to deliver nuclear power in developed economies than large plants, according to a senior official at the International Energy Agency (IEA). However, in order for such projects to be a success, a lighter touch approach to regulation would have to be taken.