“The existing [competition and markets] framework, in the years ahead, just won’t do. It has to be substantially improved”. That was the summation from Andrew Tyrie, chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), at a recent Policy Exchange debate…
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Expect failures in corporate PPAs, says solar investor
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The opportunity to sell power direct via corporate power purchase agreements has sparked interest but one investor has warned many will fail to proceed. This is an extract of an interview with Mike Bonte-Friedheim, founding partner and group chief executive of…
DNO flexibility markets still “too small a market size”, says Limejump CEO
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Erik Nygard, CEO and co-founder of energy aggregator and trader Limejump, has said the DNO flexibility market is too small for companies like his to focus on. Limejump “dabbles a little bit in DNO fexibility projects”, Nygaard said. But it’s…
Embedded plants: new scrutiny after blackout
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Operators of embedded generation will come under more scrutiny as a result of the blackout on 9 August, according to the outcome of an investigation by the Energy Emergencies Executive Committee (E3C). This is an extract from an article in…
Distribution markets make a slow start
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Markets for fexibility run by distribution network operators (DNOs) have made a very slow start, according to comments made at NGESO’s recent Power Responsive forum. There have been bidders available for just 20% of the requirement so far offered. However, there have been dramatic…
From the archive: Emma Pinchbeck
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Last year, New Power editor Janet Wood spoke to Energy UK’s new chief, Emma Pinchbeck, then at Renewable UK. See some highlights below and login to read the full interview. What’s exciting the future of the energy industry? “What would…
What’s the future of E-serve, Elexon and the Low Carbon Contracts Company? LCCC chair says organisations could be rationalised “tomorrow”
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In the January issue of New Power Report, editor Janet Wood spoke with Regina Finn, the new chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company, about the many changes facing the power industry. Finn has been regulator and participant in utilities across…
HVDC: The future of ancilliary services?
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What are the best ways to connect between different electricity grids? The changing mix of the electricity system and the advent of long-distance links sent grid companies back to HVDC technology. Now its providers suggest it could have many more advantages for…
Opinion: Tackling the cartel damages question
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How will courts handle damage claims where a cartel has been found to be operating? A recent decision gives some indications BritNed v ABB is the first competition damages action, based on a European Commission cartel decision, to reach judgment…
“Regulators have to continually change”: Views on the future of utility governance by former regulator Regina Finn
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In the January issue of New Power Report, New Power’s editor, Janet Wood, spoke with Regina Finn, the new chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company, about the many changes facing the power industry. Finn has been regulator and participant in…