What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
Exploring the role inertia plays in our electricity system and whether the transition to zero-carbon generation could pose problems.
“Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns
Report urges greater support for electricity network flexibility and demand side response to meet net zero target.
Extreme Weather Events Likely To Push Power Grids To Limit, Scientists Warn
Scientists warn the effect of extreme weather on energy systems could increase the risk of major blackouts in the coming...
TÜV Rheinland “Alarmed” By Growing Cyber Threat
New report from TÜV Rheinland warns of cybersecurity threats posed by the rising number of smart devices and weaknesses in...
Storm Ciara Causes Power Cuts Affecting More Than 770,000 People
Storm Ciara causes travel chaos and leaves large parts of England and Wales without electricity.
Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive
Britain’s energy regulator unveils new blueprint to kickstart a green revolution and enable the decarbonisation of the nation’s energy system.
National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network
New analysis from the National Audit Office shows electricity users in Britain experience fewer power cuts than most EU countries.
California’s Preventive Power Cuts To Stop Spread Of Wildfires
California pre-emptively cuts power to millions of people to try and prevent the spread of devastating wildfires.
History Repeating – Auckland Struck By The Blackout Blues
Auckland loses power… again. We take a look at the history of blackouts that have plagued New Zealand’s largest city,...
Revisiting The Three Day Week Of 1974
The start of 1974 saw UK industry operate under a Three Day Week restricting their electricity use.