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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?
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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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Storm Eunice Causes ‘Record-Breaking’ Power Cut

Posted on February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on Storm Eunice Causes ‘Record-Breaking’ Power Cut
Storm Eunice Causes ‘Record-Breaking’ Power Cut
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Three storms in a week cause havoc across much of Britain’s electricity network.

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Power Grid Repairs Begin In Aftermath Of Storm Arwen

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Power Grid Repairs Begin In Aftermath Of Storm Arwen
Power Grid Repairs Begin In Aftermath Of Storm Arwen
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Around half a million people were left without electricity after Storm Arwen battered much of Britain.

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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?
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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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ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout
ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) admits more than half of the power outages that plagued the state during February’s storms were because generation plants simply couldn’t cope with the freezing weather.

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Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power
Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power
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Some of the coldest temperatures seen in Texas for 30 years result in huge power outages across the state, leaving millions of residents without electricity.

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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
Power Insights, Power News

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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Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987
Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987
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October 1987 saw the biggest storm to hit southern parts of the UK in almost 300 years kill 18 people, cause billions of pounds of damage and leave hundreds of thousands of homes without power.

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