Ofgem has unveiled a plan to smarten up the grid while BEIS has earmarked £246m for battery storage - Businesses, energy trade bodies, and environmental groups have their say on the news
Business Secretary Greg Clark will today reveal £246m investment in battery technology over the next four years, alongside new reforms to govern a flexible energy system
Experts warn of blow to decentralised renewable energy projects - and diesel generators - as regulator confirms it will cut embedded payments from around £47/kW to between £3-7/kW
Industry bodies slam Ofgem plans to reduce payments to embedded generators for producing peak time power
Labour's Alan Whitehead argues it is high time to address the potential conflicts of interest National Grid faces as the smart grid evolves
New service will help innovative energy companies navigate the web of rules governing the UK energy market
Energy firm agrees to pay money to Carbon Trust after admitting it 'could have done more' to meet 2014 business rollout date
Watchdog reiterates view that swift reform of charging arrangements is best for consumers, despite concerns from small energy generators
UK Power Networks says two-year trial of its battery storage facility in Leighton Buzzard shows technology is commercially viable
Government and energy watchdog launch call for evidence on how to build a flexible energy system capable of cutting emissions and delivering up to £40bn of cost savings