Interconnection

ESO highlights importance of flexibility for decarbonisation

ESO urged to consider separate de-rating factors for distributed generators

Construction begins on world’s longest interconnector

SSEN allowed to continue operating HVDC testing facility

Kwarteng dismisses concerns about interconnector drive

The government has rejected an accusation that increased use of interconnectors would bind the UK into EU attempts to create a “comprehensive” European energy market post-Brexit, as MPs passed new rules to amend the Capacity Market.

National Grid secures green loan to build 1.4GW Viking Link interconnector

Tweaks to cap and floor regime for interconnectors

#AskUsAnything webinar: Energy networks

This #AskUsAnything webinar - now available to view on demand - focussed on how energy networks have fared during the pandemic and what the new normal will look like for them. A panel of experts, including UK Power Networks chief executive Basil Scarsella, Electricity North West chief executive Peter Emery and the ENA's Ross Easton, gave their thoughts on questions posed by Utility Week members.

Ofgem overrules BSC panel to remove charges from interconnectors

UK sets out Brexit negotiation position on energy

Efforts to ensure the continued growth of the North Sea’s booming offshore wind industry will be on the agenda as the UK kicks off negotiations with the EU on a future trade agreement, the government has confirmed. A newly published document sets out the government’s position on energy trading over the interconnectors between the UK and the EU, carbon pricing, and climate change.

NIC calls for ‘decisive action’ to deliver flexible electricity system

The government’s infrastructure advisor has told ministers that ensuring there are “no barriers” to future interconnector projects should be prioritised as the UK exits the EU. In its Annual Monitoring Report, the National Infrastructure Commission says the UK is displaying “ongoing successes” - pointing to the development of a flexible, highly renewable energy system.

Current policies ‘not enough’ to attract net-zero investment

A confident course to decarbonisation

Ofgem’s Decarbonisation Action Plan recognises that net zero requires a more holistic regulatory approach – and that it is crucial the costs and benefits of these initiatives fall fairly between different groups of consumers. Sustainability First's Sharon Darcy gives her view.

Capacity auction buys more than triple target volume

Brearley steals a march on doubters

Utility Week magazine editor Suzanne Heneghan looks at what's in the in-tray for Ofgem's new chief executive and how his decarbonisation plan may be a signal of intent.