While COVID-19 looks set to hurt renewable growth in the short term, it will not halt it according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Battery software company Arenko has teamed up with National Grid ESO to provide upward and downward reserve flexibility in a ‘first of its kind trial’.
The UK has become more attractive for renewable energy investment over the past six months thanks to the return of the Contracts for Difference auction.
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme should be expanded, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has recommended as one of a number of measures to strengthen confidence in the economy.
Changes in public policy are still needed to encourage a switch from gas boilers to hybrid systems now, but the Future Homes Standard should be implemented now.
