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December 13, 2023

New ESO platform launches to optimise network balancing

National Grid ESO yesterday (12 December) launched the first stage of its Open Balancing Platform set to “unlock new levels of precision for the ESO control room.”
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December 13, 2023

UKPN DSO to release up to 4GW of network capacity

UK Power Network’s (UKPNs) distribution system operator (DSO) is set to release up to 4GW of network capacity.
The agreements will cover flexibility services in both SSEN's central southern England and north of Scotland licence areas. Image: SSEN.
December 13, 2023

ENA publishes industry plan to unlock 139GW of network capacity

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has unveiled a new plan that, if realised, could unlock 139GW of network capacity by 2035.
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December 13, 2023

Prysmian Group to deliver 525kV transmission cable for EGL1

The Prysmian Group has been awarded a £750 million contract to deliver the UK’s first 525kV HVDC electricity cable for Eastern Green Link 1.
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December 12, 2023

20% VAT scrapped for storage

The UK government has exempted retrofitted battery energy storage systems (BESS) from its 20% VAT, from 1 February 2024.
Turnbull outlines that the UK has “almost 7GW of shovel-ready pumped storage hydropower projects with over 135GWh storage capacity”. Image: Drax.
December 12, 2023

Q3 2023 Britain’s lowest-carbon quarter on record as demand drops

Q3 this year was the lowest-carbon quarter on record, with emissions falling to 143g/kWh, according to Drax’s ‘Electric Insights’ report.
The four suppliers include Marble Power, BES Commercial Electricity, Crown Gas and Power2 and the UK Energy Incubator Hub. Image: Getty.
December 12, 2023

Ofgem reveals energy suppliers to have missed 22/23 RO deadline

Energy regulator has named four energy supplier that missed the 2022-23 Renewable Obligation (RO) late payment fund.
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December 12, 2023

New ultra-fast charging hub opens in Pimlico

Chargepoint operator bp pulse has opened a new electric vehicle charging hub in Pimlico featuring eight 150kW chargers.
Northern Ireland has benefitted significantly from natural wind resources, but a lack of national governance has hindered its net zero ambitions. Image: Kenneth Allen (geograph).
December 11, 2023

Renewables generate 47% of Northern Ireland’s annual electricity

A report by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency has revealed that 47.4% of the nation's electricity consumption was provided by renewables between October 2022 and September 2023.
The UK government announces the country has halved its carbon emissions. Image: David Dickson (geograph).
December 11, 2023

DESNZ said to move 200 civil servants to UK oil hub

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is reportedly transferring 200 civil servants to a new office in Aberdeen, Scotland to boost investor confidence in North Sea oil.

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