Ofgem is proposing that all three interconnectors put forward in its most recent “window” benefit from its “cap and floor” regime, under which consumers underwrite the project and profits are capped.
Small generators that operate peaking plant are considering whether to launch a legal challenge to Ofgem’s decision to reduce the financial benefits that accrue to generators that are not connected to the transmission network.
Small generating plants could participate directly in the balancing market (BM) in future if a modification to market rules that would introduce a “BM lite” option is agreed.
In a decision that will disappoint large thermal generators, National Grid has said it will not develop a specific market for system inertia.
Small embedded generators – customers that use their energy assets as standalone investments – have been the major change in the energy sector over the past five years.
Greg Jackson, chief executive of Octopus Energy, argues that the ‘tease and squeeze’ model does customers a disservice and they need to have the tools to avoid it. That means transparency in tariffs and in switching information
Data management between transmission and distribution network operators is the key to effective and secure functioning of the grid and increasing competition, says Eurelectric chief executive Christian Ruby
The UK has one of the most secure electricity supplies in the world. Customer interruptions – especially for business customers – are extremely infrequent.
The general election has put the brakes on enabling legislation or other measures designed to bring forward electric vehicles, competitively awarded network assets and abstraction reform.
Utilities have to be ready to upgrade their smart meter rollout programmes, say Adrian Cook and Steve Blackwell