The Trafford power project has failed to meet its Financial Commitment Milestone for receiving a Capacity Market contract, developer Carlton Power has informed the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and has given up its agreement. The company…
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Capacity Market auction: two new gas-fired plants and 1GW of new storage
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The T-4 Capacity Market auction closed yesterday at a clearing price of £22.50. The price was slightly above that of the last two years, but well below the hopes of those who were looking for a level of at least…
What are companies doing to address the energy skills shortage?
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The energy industry faces a skills shortage, according to specialist recruitment consultant Utility People. The problem of attracting people with the right skills into the industry has been well known for many years. But now UtilityPeople believes the problem has…
GB Energy Supply ceases trading – Co-Operative Energy to take on customers
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Small supplier GB Energy Supply has ceased trading. Ofgem has appointed Co-Operative Energy to take on GB Energy’s customers after a competitive process. Subscribers: login to read our interview with Co-operative Energy chief Ramsay Dunning and Robin Hood Energy’s Jo…
‘Emerging’ power technology? Act today to avoid new grid response requirements
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Today is the deadline for companies developing new power technologies to apply to be classified as ‘emerging technologies’ and avoid strict new requirements on how they interact with the grid and provide grid services. Ofgem’s information for emerging technologies applying…
First Capacity Market notice posted
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A Capacity Market Notice was issued on 31 October for the first time. The notice – which this year covers just a small amount of demand side response – was raised at 12.06pm for 4.30pm and at 6.53pm cancellation was…
Energy sector must act now to be represented in ‘industrial strategy’ inquiry
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The energy industry has to take action before Tuesday to ensure energy is fully included in a Select Committee inquiry on industrial strategy. That is because 27 September is the deadline for written submissions for an inquiry that could influence…
Solar panel testing company in administration; assets for sale
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A sale is under way of the assets of IPSol Energy, a Nottingham-based solar panel testing company, following the appointment of Simon Bonney and Andrew Hosking of Quantuma LLP as administrators on 8 September. IPSol Energy has been operating since…
Catapult seeks UK university to join wind turbine blade R&D hub
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The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is looking for UK-based university to help speed up its offshore wind turbine blade research and development activities. The Catapult is establishing a Wind Blade Research Hub, to offer academic research, innovation, demonstration and…
Five on the shortlist to take on Burbo Bank Extension link
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Five consortia have been shortlisted in a tender being run by Ofgem to own and run the £230 million transmission link to the Burbo Bank Extension offshore windfarm. The winning offshore transmission owner (Ofto) will receive a guaranteed revenue stream…