National Grid Launches Dynamic Containment Frequency Balancing Scheme
National Grid ESO introduces new Dynamic Containment mechanism to help keep network frequency balanced.
Biggest Blackouts In History: Italy 2003
Breakdown of electricity lines from neighbouring countries causes blackout affecting almost the whole of Italy and its 57 million population.
Sri Lanka Plunged Into Darkness By Nationwide Power Cut
More than 21 million people were left without electricity after a nationwide blackout on Sri Lanka.
Uganda Hit By Another Nationwide Blackout
Uganda experiences fifth nationwide blackout in a matter of months.
Chicago Blackout Leaves 800,000 In The Dark
Hundreds of thousands of people are still without electricity after a major power outage across Chicago.
Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios 2020 report outlines the path towards zero carbon emissions by 2050, with renewables, energy storage,...
9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know
Handy links to every article the Blackout report has published about the 9 August 2019 blackout.
Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost
Will relaxing red tape lead to an energy storage boom and treble battery capacity?
Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does...
Cyclone Mangga Leaves 62,000 In Western Australia Without Power
A “once-in-a-decade” storm with wind speeds topping 80 mph causes major blackout in Western Australia.