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Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?
Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid ESO publishes its latest roadmap for Britain’s electricity system, Future Energy Scenarios 2022.

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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
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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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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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Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage
Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage
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Network failure at Europe’s biggest thermal power plant causes problems for the electricity system in Poland.

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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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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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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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National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19

Posted on April 17, 2020October 15, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19
National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid’s Summer Outlook explains the impact of coronavirus on the electricity network and the challenges posed by significantly lower demand for power than usual.

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What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?

Posted on March 6, 2020September 29, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
What Role Does Inertia Play In A Modern Power Grid?
Power Insights

Exploring the role inertia plays in our electricity system and whether the transition to zero-carbon generation could pose problems.

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