Proposed modification could see small plants join balancing market
Small generating plants could participate directly in the balancing market (BM) in future if a modification to market rules that would introduce a “BM lite” option is agreed.
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National Grid sets out power-responsive plans and seeks swift move to new product range
In a decision that will disappoint large thermal generators, National Grid has said it will not develop a specific market for system inertia.
The New Power Interview: Lisa Waters, Waterswye
Small embedded generators – customers that use their energy assets as standalone investments – have been the major change in the energy sector over the past five years.
Perspective: Time to swap ‘tease and squeeze’ for visibility
Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, argues that the ‘tease and squeeze’ model does customers a disservice and they need to have the tools to avoid it. That means transparency in tariffs and in switching information
Perspective: Europe needs practical strategies to reduce congestion problems in networks
Data management between transmission and distribution network operators is the key to effective and secure functioning of the grid and increasing competition, says Eurelectric chief executive Christian Ruby
The New Power Leader: Security fears are driving customers
The UK has one of the most secure electricity supplies in the world. Customer interruptions – especially for business customers – are extremely infrequent.
The New Power Leader: Delay and stagnation
The general election has put the brakes on enabling legislation or other measures designed to bring forward electric vehicles, competitively awarded network assets and abstraction reform.
Smart meters: Time for a quality check?
Utilities have to be ready to upgrade their smart meter rollout programmes, say Adrian Cook and Steve Blackwell
June News in Brief
Trading specialist OpenLink has launched a cloud-based platform for trading, treasury and risk management. OpenLink said the system was developed with 50 of its largest energy and financial services clients.
Wartsila takes control
Wartsila is to acquire storage company Greensmith Energy Management Systems. Wartsila says the acquisition will “expand its footprint in the energy-storage market and position itself as a leading global energy systems integrator”.