flexible grids
Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California's blackouts
Bryn Baker of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance argues much of the finger-pointing in the wake of the recent Californian blackouts has been wide of the mark
How Britain's grid became 'cleaner, cheaper, and harder to control' during the Covid-19 lockdown
Impact of lockdown offers glimpse of how a net zero energy system could operate in the future, highlighting need for more grid flexibility, study argues
Boosting flexibility: Kaluza integrates EV chargers with domestic batteries
Kaluza will provide smart flexible energy services combining vehicle-to-grid chargers with domestic energy storage batteries
Ofgem to probe record £718m grid balancing costs during Covid-19 lockdown
Energy regulator's three month review geared at better managing UK grid costs in future as more renewables and green technologies come online
New projects to bring smarter grids a step closer in southern England
Partnership between Social Energy and UK Power networks to pioneer latest smart grid and energy storage project
ENA launches consultation on boosting UK energy flexibility market
Energy Networks Association unveils next phase of its influential Open Networks Project
Green grid: Surging renewables and low demand cause UK power prices to plummet
Sunny and breezy weather coupled with lower demand for power due to lockdown prompted negative electricity prices on Sunday
Net zero: Green grid innovation takes centre stage in UK energy sector plans
Energy Networks Association and National Grid reveal plans to harness green and flexible energy technologies through latest innovation strategies
The UK's automated power system will help keep the lights on
With more workers staying at home during the current Covid-19 crisis, automated electricity generation is taking up the strain, writes Ed Birkett
EDF, Kaluza, and Dimplex team up for flexible electric home heating trial
More than 100 homes fitted with smart electric storage heaters to be controlled remotely via AI software in bid to cut CO2 and bills
Energy data confusion hindering net zero transition, experts warn
Government and Ofgem endorse recommendations from Energy Data Taskforce calling on them to work closer together to drive digitisation of UK's energy system
Powervault to rollout 'virtual power plant' scheme in South London
New project follows successful trial of home battery storage system in the city, which led to cuts in both energy bills and CO2 emissions
Barnsley 'virtual power plant' battery trial delivers green grid boost
Two-year project saw 40 batteries and solar rooftop sets fitted across a cluster of homes in bid to more flexibly manage electricity
National Infrastructure Commission: Government must prioritise energy flexibility in 2020
Government's progress on infrastructure 'decidedly mixed' last year but 2020 offers major opportunities, says advisory body
Storms signal winds of change for the UK electricity system
Wind power benefited during Storms Ciara and Dennis, and more local green energy and storage can build greater grid resilience to outages, argues Kaluza's Conor Maher-McWilliams
Record (circuit) breakers: UK Power Networks trials 'world's fastest' green grid technology
New devices trialled on London's electricity network have the potential to ease rollout of renewable heat and power while delivering cost savings, UKPN claims
Night time solar? Lightsource BP hails trial showing solar can help balance the grid at night
Trial marks the first time a UK solar farm has provided a reactive power balancing service to the electricity grid at night, developer claims
Studies reveal conflicting signals for UK smart and flexible grid developers
Assessment of 21 countries finds UK flexibility services market is relatively well developed, but separate study warns country is still struggling to attract smart grid investment
Energy network operators unveil plans for Community Energy Forums
Energy Networks Association announces series of events designed to boost co-operation with community groups in support of net zero transition
Can community energy help build a resilient, flexible, net zero energy system?
Energy Networks Association wants to work with community energy groups to boost low carbon grid flexibility and backup - but there is a great deal of work to do
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