Grid

Research estimates investing in grid upgrades to prepare for influx of renewable energy capacity would in many cases be cheaper than failing to take action at all

Some industrial firms report they are unable to get new grid connections until deep into the 2030s

Paris Agreement goals risk slipping out of reach unless world doubles investment in preparing power grids for accelerated rollout of renewables, heat pumps, and EVs, International Energy Agency warns

Larks Green Solar Farm becomes first project in UK to connect directly to a National Grid substation

New report sets out a series of 'quick wins' that could help tackle one of Europe's longest grid connection queues and put the UK back on track to meet its net zero grid goals

Climate Change Committee warns UK must deliver policies, reforms, and clear strategy before next election if it is to overcome intermittency challenges and deliver on its promise of a net zero emission power grid by 2035

Ministers must act now to prepare Britain's power system for soaring demand for clean energy, writes the Aldersgate Group's Laith Whitwham

As incentives and mandates collide with real-world conditions, there are sure to be pinch points the clean energy sector must navigate