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January 3, 2020

Blackout investigation: Power firms fined as Ofgem ‘accelerates’ ESO review

Power companies are to be fined £10.5 million and an already planned review into the electricity system operator (ESO) accelerated following Ofgem’s investigation into the nationwide blackout on 9 August 2019.
Offshore wind auctions promising subsidy-free power have buoyed the UK’s attractiveness.
January 2, 2020

‘Historic moment’ as zero carbon sources produce more power than fossil fuels in 2019

​National Grid has announced that for the first time, zero carbon power generation outstripped fossil fuels in Britain in 2019.
A fully-licensed ESCO for London?
December 16, 2019

National Grid rewiring increasing capacity in London as phase two contractors unveiled

National Grid’s project to rewire London is set to move onto phase two, unveiling a contract with Hochtief-Murphy Joint Venture.
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December 4, 2019

ESO to launch faster frequency response mechanism as part of suite of new services

​National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is launching a new, faster-acting frequency response mechanism to help manage the flow of energy around the grid.
The implications of the NIS Directive for UK energy companies
December 4, 2019

ETYS: ESO targeting 'probabilistic approach' to handle distributed generation influx

Greater interconnection between Scotland and England, as well as the development of probabilistic analysis will be needed over the next decade according to National Grid ESO.
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November 19, 2019

GE2019: Inside The Green Party’s Green New Deal

​The Green Party today launched its manifesto for the 12 December election, which hinges on its Green New Deal.
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November 14, 2019

National Grid pushes decarbonisation target to net zero

​National Grid has revised its target for reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions, to now match the UK’s net zero by 2050 goal.
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October 25, 2019

National Grid Ventures invests in three AI, IoT companies

​National Grid Partners has invested in three more companies, bringing its overall total to 18.
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October 15, 2019

National Grid ESO issues tender for reactive power in Mersey

​On Monday 14 October, National Grid ESO announced a tender for reactive power absorption to solve a high voltage requirement in the Mersey region.
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October 11, 2019

New National Grid ancillary services platform goes live as modernisation programme shifts gear

National Grid has set live a new platform for ancillary services, coming as part of a much larger plan to modernise its grid management toolkit.

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