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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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