Charging change at WPD
New generation connecting to the distribution network in WPD’s service areas could avoid a charging lottery over the cost of upgrading the network, if the regulator Ofgem agrees to a trial.
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Charging change at WPD
New generation connecting to the distribution network in WPD’s service areas could avoid a charging lottery over the cost of upgrading the network, if the regulator Ofgem agrees to a trial.
CGN picks up windfarms
Gaelectric has agreed to sell 230MW of wind energy assets on the island of Ireland to CGNEE Holdings, the renewable energy investment arm of China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN).
Grids acquired
The Quad Gas Group consortium that has agreed to acquire a 61% interest in National Grid’s gas distribution network (GDN).
Plants to upgrade
Two existing UK combined cycle gas-fired power stations are to be upgraded. The plants at Enfield (400MW) and Grain (1200MW) are owned by Uniper, the company formed to hold E.On’s traditional generating assets.
Plants to upgrade
Two existing UK combined cycle gas-fired power stations are to be upgraded. The plants at Enfield (400MW) and Grain (1200MW) are owned by Uniper, the company formed to hold E.On’s traditional generating assets.
Pumped hydro plan agreed
A plan to create an energy park at the former Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine in Dumfries and Galloway took a significant step forward when the Scottish government gave consent for a pumped storage hydro scheme of up to 400MW on the site.
The New Power Interview: Toni Volpe, Falck Renewables
The UK renewable energy industry felt beleagured at the end of 2016 but Toni Volpe, chief executive of Falck Renewables, does not see it that way.
IoT for energy: Is there a future for energy suppliers?
Would it be useful if your fridge or freezer informed you when its seal or motor was failing and gave you information about how long it would take various new ones to pay back the cost of replacement?
The New Power Interview: Kevin Mouatt, Anesco
Anesco has installed 500MW of ground-mounted PV in the UK and it is monitoring 700MW of capacity. It is installing 100MW of battery storage and delivering domestic and commercial energy efficiency.