German link steps forward
Neuconnect Britain has applied for an interconnector licence for a direct link between GB and Germany.
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National Infrastructure Commission calls for ambition on renewables, realism on nuclear
“Reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector no longer needs to be considered expensive,” says the National Infrastructure Commission.
GB Capacity Market ‘does not drive change’
The UK experience is a poor argument for introducing capacity markets, according to Ralf Wezel, secretary-general of EU Turbines, a European lobby group for gas and steam turbines, and Eugine, which promotes gas engines.
System Operator re-examines scope of new IT to open balancing market
National Grid has brought into operation a new system to dispatch ancillary service providers.
Technical experts warn interconnectors need Brexit certainty before CM auction
Brexit has hit home for the Capacity Market. A panel of technical experts has told BEIS that the UK’s EU departure could affect the amount by which interconnectors should be derated in the Capacity Market.
Offshore wind industry welcomes project pipeline commitment with CfD timetable
The offshore wind industry has warmly welcomed plans from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions will be held every two years for “less established” technologies – largely offshore
Ofgem fires the starting gun on fundamental reform of network charging
Ofgem has set out plans for a significant code review (SCR) for electricity network charging.
FES: National Grid takes on decentralisation of energy system
National Grid made some major changes to its annual Future Energy Scenarios (FES) this year.
Think beyond the horse
Before cars were invented, people who wanted to change travel wanted faster horses. Graham Oakes thinks the energy industry is at that point. The outcome of having much more data can only be surprises
Wind of change: Can the UK maintain its offshore lead?
The global offshore wind sector had a record year in 2017. Installations were up 87% on the previous year, according to Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) figures. That brought total global offshore installations to 18,814MW.