The New Power Leader: Don’t say smart meters mean accurate bills
I’m so tired of energy industry members and SmartEnergyGB talking about how smart meters will allow companies to send accurate bills.
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The New Power Leader: Caution can be counter-productive
National Grid is a naturally, and rightfully, cautious organisation. But as system operator, sometimes it takes it too far.
Gas engines fill the pipeline
Distributed generation has changed electricity supply significantly, as small fleets of gas engines have been installed to provide peaking supplies. What does the change mean for the gas networks that supply them, and is the boom over?
The New Power interview: Katie Black, National Infrastructure Commission
Katie Black, head of transport, energy and digital at National Infrastructure Commission, talks to Janet Wood about how her responsibilities converge, and about consulting in how to take the UK’s infrastructure forward
Mandate for change?
National Grid is rationalising the market for ancillary services. Will that include phasing out the parallel mandatory market? Janet Wood reports
Igem ready to be a public face for the gas industry
Igem chief executive Sarb Bajwa says it is time to bring the debates about the future of the gas network to the public. He spoke to Janet Wood
Links still a ‘common interest’ for GB and EU
Offshore transmission links between the GB and EU markets remain on the EU’s list of “projects of common interest”.
Dudgeon ‘preferred bidder’ named
Ofgem has named Transmission Capital Partners as the preferred bidder to own and operate the connection to the 400MW Dudgeon offshore wind farm.
Storage investors prepare for fast-changing markets and an active hunt for revenue lines
Storage remains a target for investment, although the business case for it has been dented. In the immediate future that is because of plans to derate batteries that provide only short-lived power in the capacity market.
Blockchain choice for waste
Energy from waste company 4New has announced plans for a series of small plants (sized at 10-15MW) in the UK, using Ecogreen’s pyrolysis technology.