Interconnector projects move forward for links with France and Norway
Plans have been announced for a 2,000MW interconnector between the GB grid and France, potentially bringing the total interconnector capacity between the two grids to 9GW.
Plans have been announced for a 2,000MW interconnector between the GB grid and France, potentially bringing the total interconnector capacity between the two grids to 9GW.
In June, the Commons Scottish Affairs Committee has been quizzing Decc ministers. Committee chair Pete Wishart MP wanted to know why the UK government had what he termed “a problem with onshore wind”.
Keith MacLean tells Janet Wood the biggest challenges in decarbonisation, including heat, have to be addressed and industry governance must change
Sian Crampsie found that there are still large-scale solar PV projects going into operation and in developer pipelines
In this summary of a paper for UCL European Institute, Michael Grubb and Stephen Tindale find that Brexit will reduce UK energy sovereignty
Phil Hewitt warns that with tighter supply margins forecast for winter 2016/17, SBR arrangements are likely to force wholesale electricity prices even higher
Feel for the government, and the industry, that has not only to articulate a new vision but also deliver it. The energy industry is a case in point.
Most biomass burnt in the UK is imported and there appears to be plenty of fuel around for feedstock contracts. But is vertical integration sustainable or are there more efficient routes? And is policy stable enough for investors?
Helen Miller and Deborah Greenwood discuss opportunities and obstacles in the new competitive transmission regime
An independent review into the feasibility of tidal lagoon power in the UK will be led by former energy minister Charles Hendry, alongside a team of seconded civil servants.