GE plans to supply storage technologies alongside gas in future, according to the company’s vice president for Europe, Michael Rechsteiner. He expects to see the roles being filled by fossil plants changing and in future, when selling or upgrading gas…
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Energy Saving Trust wins contract to distribute energy companies’ redress payments
by New Power •
In the past five years energy companies have made £191 million in voluntary redress payments when they broke rules, in addition to direct payments made to customers. Now Ofgem has appointed the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to manage the allocation…
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Evenergi wins first ‘lite’ licence with Corona
by New Power •
Ofgem has granted its first ‘Licence Lite’ approval, to Evenergi. The ‘lite’ licence is intended to help new suppliers enter the electricity supply market. It allows the new entrant to partner with an existing licensed supplier – who assumes responsibility…
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DNOs could face penalty over performance on large connections
by New Power •
Electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) have been warned they may face penalties if they do not improve their performance on upgrading connections or connecting new customers to the network.The poor performance relates to connecting larger customers. DNOs have a bonus/penalty…
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Independent networks ‘an opportunity for innovation’
by New Power •
Changes in the views of housebuilders will be a major influence in rolling out electric vehicles and other domestic energy options, according to Vicki Spiers. “Will people decide not to buy houses because they don’t have an electric vehicle charging…
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UKPN invites distributed generators to bid for flex payments
by New Power •
UK Power Networks is inviting expressions of interest from distributed energy operators who can increase generation or reduce consumption on request at 10 locations across the network, including Broad Oak, Harpenden, Cockfosters, Merryhill, Lewes and Rainham. Until 8 September, companies…
Editor's blog
Time to knock heads together
by New Power •
Injecting renewable energy into the network is being delayed, and the cost reductions available from standardisation are not being realised, because networks’ technical requirements and processes vary. Early payments and capacity problems on the system are major barriers. Sound familiar?…
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ENA seeks views on how to make most of distributed energy resources
by Annabel Andrews •
The Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) Open Networks Project has launched a consultation to seek views on how to create a smart electricity grid that enables new markets and opportunities for distributed energy technologies, battery storage, solar panels and services such…
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Irish single electricity market “a priority” for Brexit negotiations, says UK government
by Annabel Andrews •
The single electricity market between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland should be a priority for Brexit negotiations, the UK government said in a position paper published today. It added that the single electricity market is “by far the…