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Zoom in on Net Zero - with National Grid's Nicola Shaw CBE
Executive director of the UK energy firm and grid operator joins BusinessGreen editor in chief James Murray to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the energy sector from the rapidly escalating net zero transition
Net Zero Festival: BusinessGreen launches inaugural Net Zero Skills Summit
Hosted in partnership with National Grid, new virtual conference on October 12th to explore how to build the skills base for the net zero transition
Eight ways to seize the net zero opportunity
National Grid's Nicola Shaw reveals some of the secrets of how the company - and the country - can maximise the huge opportunities that will come from the transition to net zero emissions
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
Mucking in: Renewable biogas from cow manure injected into grid in UK first
Biomethane produced at Cambridgeshire facility has been directly connected to the Gas National Transmission System for first time
Heat wave brings end to latest coal-free power run
Latest coal-free power run falls short of record, as high temperatures impact gas output
Could the UK run a net-negative emission power grid by 2033?
National Grid's Future Energy Scenarios analysis paints a compelling picture of the potential for an energy system replete with hydrogen, CCS and millions of EVs
'Ready to go': Britain's gas networks seek approval for £900m net zero infrastructure plan
Energy Networks Association plan touts major push to harness hydrogen and biomethane to heat homes and businesses
Flexitricity bags deal to manage Europe's 'largest' battery storage site
Firm will move the Gresham's lithium-ion 50MW/75MWh Thurock battery storage site's outputs between different markets from its Edinburgh control room.
'Another milestone for Britain': UK grid completes first coal-free month
National Grid ESO confirms UK has completed 30 days and counting without coal power
How bank holiday blackout fears could accelerate the shift to a net zero grid
Unprecedented low demand for power coupled with high renewables generation offers both headaches – and lessons – for the energy transition
UK delivers longest coal-free power run since 1882
National Grid confirms UK has completed 438 consecutive hours without coal power – and counting
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
'Shovel-ready': Harmony Energy given green light for 50MW grid battery in Salisbury
Renewable energy developer claims it now has over 500MW of large-scale battery storage systems in its UK pipeline
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
Shell inks deal to draw power from 'Europe's largest' battery in Wiltshire
The two 50MW batteries are located near the village of Minety in Wiltshire and are currently being developed by two Chinese state-owned companies
Together in electric dreams: Air equality for all on the road to net zero
National Grid's Graeme Cooper argues that if the government is to deliver on its electric transport vision it needs to take steps to end the charging network's 'postcode lottery'
Inside the London Power Tunnels: How the UK energy sector is striving to recruit 400,000 people to power the net zero transition
Some 117,000 new recruits will be needed within the next decade if the UK is to decarbonise power and heat networks in time for 2050
National Grid tees up €500m green bond
Cash will be used to support firm's sustainability efforts
Octopus Renewables secures £185m mandate from National Grid pension scheme
Octopus Renewables to invest £185m in UK solar and onshore wind assets through partnership with National Grid's pension scheme
Government promises to make grid more resilient following power cut probe
BEIS promises action to make grid more resilient will support decarbonisation
'Truly historic moment': UK zero carbon electricity outstrips fossil fuels in 2019
National Grid data for whole of 2019 reveals combination of wind, solar, nuclear and subsea cables delivered more power than fossil fuels for first time
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