Networks

January 15, 2025

NESO puts pause on grid connection applications

For the next phase of its grid connections reform, the UK National Energy System Operator (NESO) will 'pause' new grid connection applications from 29 January.

January 10, 2025

Ofgem opens consultation on removing 50MW capacity market limit

The UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has opened a statutory consultation on several proposed changes to the Capacity Market rules.

Transmission Investment executives at the reveal of the project.

January 9, 2025

LirIC Interconnector granted transmission licence

Northern Ireland’s utility regulator has awarded Transmission Investment (TI) a transmission licence for the proposed LirIC Interconnector project.

January 8, 2025

Quinbrook synchronous condenser goes online in Scotland

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced that its new synchronous condenser plant has successfully begun operations.

January 7, 2025

UKPN DSO hits flexibility milestone

The UK Power Networks (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) arm has announced it is celebrating a significant milestone in flexibility, as over 100,000 live assets have been registered on its platform.

January 7, 2025

Renewables met near half of Irish electricity demand in December

Irish grid operator EirGrid has released provisional figures showing almost half of Ireland’s total electricity demand was met by renewable sources in December 2024.

a single house with solar panels on the roof

January 3, 2025

Welsh government awards £10 million to smart local energy projects

The Welsh government has announced the winners of a £10 million grant scheme set to boost rapid development of smart local energy systems.

December 31, 2024

Current± predicts: What does 2025 hold for the energy sector?

What does the energy sector predict that 2025 will bring? We asked industry experts to peer into their crystal balls and tell us what they think the new year has in store.