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9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 By Chris Owens No Comments on 9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know
9 August 2019 Blackout – Everything You Need To Know
Power Insights

Handy links to every article the Blackout report has published about the 9 August 2019 blackout.

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Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target

Posted on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 By Chris Owens No Comments on Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target
Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid ESO publishes Future Energy Scenarios 2023 with a warning that “a once in a lifetime opportunity will pass us by” unless more radical steps are taken.

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Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal

Posted on July 27, 2020July 29, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios 2020 report outlines the path towards zero carbon emissions by 2050, with renewables, energy storage, and electric vehicles all having crucial roles to play.

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What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?
What Impact Will The Roll-Out Of Electric Vehicles Have On Our Power Grid?
Power Insights

As electric vehicles become the mode of transport of choice in coming years, what are the implications for our power supplies?

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“Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns

Posted on March 3, 2020June 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on “Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns
“Slow And Patchy” Progress Integrating Flexibility Into Grid, Report Warns
Power News

Report urges greater support for electricity network flexibility and demand side response to meet net zero target.

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The Role Of Battery Storage During The 9 August Blackout

Posted on August 23, 2019July 22, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on The Role Of Battery Storage During The 9 August Blackout
The Role Of Battery Storage During The 9 August Blackout
Power Insights, Power News

Nearly 500 MW of battery storage helped minimise the disruption during August’s power outage.

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