A new study conducted by Energy Systems Catapult demonstrates that replacing the UK’s current national approach to wholesale power prices with a localised model “could be the foundation of a net zero system”.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has confirmed that its “self-restore” technology project in central southern England has been installed to over 65% of earmarked network sites.
Findings from project DINO has indicated that local energy networks could see peak electrical loads increase by 80% by 2040 due to heat pumps, EVs and domestic batteries.
An expert group has concluded that the biggest challenges this decade to decarbonisation is the mobilisation of the huge quantities of investment required to scale low-carbon generation, storage and networks.
Energy regulator Ofgem has released what it has said is a “landmark five year vision” as part of the draft plans for the next price control period, RIIO-ED2.
SSE has outlined how what it described as its balanced portfolio of electricity assets, infrastructure and integrated business mix have helped it post a “strong performance” during market volatility.
