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

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Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record

Posted on June 10, 2020October 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Power Insights, Power News

Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does it pose our electricity network?

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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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Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis

Posted on March 31, 2020June 10, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis
Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis
Power Insights, Power News

What steps are Britain’s network operators taking to minimise the risk posed by the spread of coronavirus?

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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
Power Insights, Power News

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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Winter Is Coming… National Grid Winter Outlook 2019-20

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Winter Is Coming… National Grid Winter Outlook 2019-20
Winter Is Coming… National Grid Winter Outlook 2019-20
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid confident there will be enough gas and electricity to meet winter demand even if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal.

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