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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 2021: Towards Net Zero

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Future Energy Scenarios 2021: Towards Net Zero
Future Energy Scenarios 2021: Towards Net Zero
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid ESO publishes Future Energy Scenarios 2021, its roadmap for decarbonising the UK’s electricity system.

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10-Point Plan To Help Meet Net Zero Pledge

Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on 10-Point Plan To Help Meet Net Zero Pledge
10-Point Plan To Help Meet Net Zero Pledge
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A faster transition to electric vehicles and support for hydrogen and wind power form part of new plans to help meet UK’s net zero by 2050 target.

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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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Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive

Posted on February 6, 2020April 2, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive
Ofgem Unveils Decarbonisation Plan To Kickstart Net Zero Drive
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Britain’s energy regulator unveils new blueprint to kickstart a green revolution and enable the decarbonisation of the nation’s energy system.

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General Election 2019: What Do The Manifestos Mean For The Electricity Network?

Posted on December 3, 2019October 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on General Election 2019: What Do The Manifestos Mean For The Electricity Network?
General Election 2019: What Do The Manifestos Mean For The Electricity Network?
Power Insights, Power News

With the UK public getting set to cast their votes in the 2019 General Election, we take a look at what the implications might be for the energy sector and the way we produce power.

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Energy Storage Pilot Provides Temporary Power During Blackouts

Posted on October 16, 2019January 15, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Energy Storage Pilot Provides Temporary Power During Blackouts
Energy Storage Pilot Provides Temporary Power During Blackouts
Power News

A fleet of electric vans backed with onboard energy storage systems is aiming to “revolutionise” temporary power restoration.

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