Energy network operators should be allowed to own and operate batteries and other energy storage, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) has said in a response to the government’s consultation on an industrial strategy. Energy networks are currently barred from commercial…
News
Ofgem raises concerns over Scottish heat networks proposals
by Annabel Andrews •
Ofgem has responded to the Scottish government’s Consultation on Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies, and Regulation of District Heating with suggestions on how to regulate the district heat sector. In the letter, Martin Crouch, Ofgem’s senior partner for improving regulation, said: “Any regulatory…
Perspective
OPINION: Energy networks are making too much profit
by New Power •
Morgan Wild, senior policy researcher at Citizens Advice, thinks it is time for Ofgem to re-examine its assumptions. Market comparisons justify lower returns and reduced cost allowances in the next RIIO period Energy networks are making bumper profits. Ofgem’s…
News
Allow onshore wind to compete for CfDs to cut costs, say Baringa Partners
by Annabel Andrews •
A study has found that the UK could deliver 1GW of new onshore wind capacity at no additional cost to consumers over and above the long-term wholesale price of power, according to a new study from Baringa Partners. However, this depends…
News
CCS research centre gets £7.6m funding boost
by Annabel Andrews •
The UK CCS Research Centre (UKCCSRC) has today been awared £7.6 million funding to extend its work for a further five years. The UKCCSRC has been awarded £6.1M by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to continue its…
News
New funding announced for low carbon and autonomous vehicles
by New Power •
Seven low carbon vehicle projects are set to share £62 million in funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the joint industry-government programme to put the UK at the forefront of low carbon vehicle technology. The projects are led by…
News
E.On to develop airborne wind energy test site
by Annabel Andrews •
E.On has committed to invest in the development, and if successful, construction and operation of an airborne wind energy demonstration site in County Mayo, Ireland. In parallel, E.ON entered into a collaboration agreement with Ampyx Power as the first user…
News
Government awards £24m funding for low carbon heat networks
by Annabel Andrews •
New government funding to help develop clean and efficient heating systems has been awarded to 13 local authorities across England, climate change and industry minister Nick Hurd announced. Nine of the winning authorities will receive a share of just over…
News
Limejump joins Anesco in push to become UK’s largest battery storage operator
by New Power •
Anesco and Limejump have announced plans to create the largest portfolio of battery storage in the UK. The two companies plan to bring 185MW of energy storage online by the end of 2018 to participate in the capacity market, as…