Where are they now? EFR project update
Eight projects were awarded four-year contracts by National Grid to provide so-called enhanced frequency response (EFR). What has happened at those sites since the contract award?
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Invisibles make case for storage
Dominic Whittome argues that the benefits of storage go far beyond power. It can cut other business costs too
The value of electricity storage is split between the visible and invisible.
Flipper aims to hit the big time with Wessex Water
You need scale to play in the energy industry.
Is the battery rush obscuring opportunities for load management?
Companies considering investing in battery storage for “behind the meter” energy management or to offer ancillary services may be able to get a better return without the battery installation, says Richard Palmer of Carter Jonas.
DSR free riding ‘could hit small suppliers’
Independent aggregators could be “free riders” in demand-side response under current European Commission proposals to open the market, according to new analysis by consultants DNV-GL.
European companies face sterling uncertainty
Last month’s New Power showed that customers were continuing to leak away from the big six integrated utilities.
The 2030 customer
In the future, what types of customer will we see? New Power speculates
Richard Palmer, Carter Jonas: Ancillary services payments ‘justify diesel rentals and batteries’ – but load management could offer better returns
Gas for low carbon?
Despite the carbon cost, use of the gas network is expanding. Proponents argue that it can be a low carbon bridge. Janet Wood took a look at some projects
The New Power Interview: Vicki Spiers, AIGT and CNA
In most new housing, utility connections are provided not by incumbent network companies but by independents. Their numbers have been growing.