Generation

Is the latest energy plan fit for purpose?

Good Energy signs record deal for power from Hornsea One  

Good Energy has signed its largest ever renewable energy deal. The contract has been agreed with Orsted and will see Good Energy power UK homes and businesses with energy produced at Hornsea One offshore windfarm in the North Sea.

Orsted announces liquid air storage partnership

Orsted has teamed up with Highview Power to investigate how liquid air energy storage can deliver a stronger investment case for future offshore wind projects. The two companies will carry out detailed technical analysis and an economic assessment during 2023 that will investigate the benefits of combining wind technology with liquid air energy storage.

ESO completes first stability pathfinder  

Offshore wind champion moots scrapping CfD auctions

Communications systems will be critical to net zero

Penso Power wins planning permission for 250MWh battery

Almost 700,000 customers take part in Octopus’ Saving Sessions

Ofgem confirms delivery models for shared offshore transmission

Rolls-Royce SMR design clears first assessment stage

Scale of energy pledges raises workload concerns

Concerns have been raised about the amount of work that the government has pledged to do in relation to energy security and net zero. Following last week’s splurge of ‘Green Day’ announcements, industry figures have told Utility Week that they are sceptical that all the work promised will be carried out on time.

Weekend press: Unlimited fines for polluting water firms

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, the government is poised to reveal unlimited fines for polluting water companies. Elsewhere, SMEs are expected to struggle to survive due to the end of energy bill support and Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture projects.

Renewable power reaches record high as capacity grows

Renewable generation in 2022 matched 2020’s record high despite less favourable weather conditions, according to new government statistics.

Planning change removes blockers to ‘critical’ offshore wind

Changes to the National Policy Statement (NPS) should remove blockers to new schemes which are currently experienced during the planning phase. The updated NPS was unveiled as part of a raft of energy-related announcements by government.

‘Green Day has turned into Groundhog Day’