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Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 By Chris Owens 4 Comments on Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch
Black Start – Restarting The Grid From Scratch
Power Insights

Everything you need to know about ‘Black Start’, the process for rebooting the entire UK power grid following a complete shutdown.

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New Body To Manage UK Electricity Network

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on New Body To Manage UK Electricity Network
New Body To Manage UK Electricity Network
Power News

Part of the National Grid will be re-nationalised to oversee the running of Britain’s electricity network.

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Energy Future System Operator Consultation – National Grid To Lose Role?

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Energy Future System Operator Consultation – National Grid To Lose Role?
Energy Future System Operator Consultation – National Grid To Lose Role?
Power Insights, Power News

Government launches consultation into the creation of an independent Energy Future System Operator in proposals that would see National Grid lose its role of balancing demand with supply.

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Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost

Posted on July 15, 2020July 28, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost
Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost
Power News

Will relaxing red tape lead to an energy storage boom and treble battery capacity?

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National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network

Posted on February 3, 2020February 6, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network
National Audit Office Report Into Britain’s Electricity Network
Power Insights, Power News

New analysis from the National Audit Office shows electricity users in Britain experience fewer power cuts than most EU countries.

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