Centrica boss Chris O’Shea says government must avoid ‘perverse incentives’
Centrica's chief executive Chris O’Shea has warned that the UK government must avoid “perverse incentives” that encourage grid operators to leave power capacity unused.
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National grid operator says clean power mission is ‘achievable’
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has today concluded that the UK government’s mission to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 is “achievable”.
Consultation begins on plans to speed up grid planning process in Scotland
The Scottish and UK governments have launched a consultation to reform and streamline the grid planning process.
How can energy help achieve ‘national security’?
Energy secretary Ed Miliband told industry at the EnergyUK conference in September that reaching net zero, which the government wants to achieve by 2030, will be a matter of “national security”.
“Pragmatism” and “creativity” should be Labour watchwords
The warning about October’s budget sent out by Sir Keir Starmer will scarcely have gone unnoticed in the energy sector. How will the “black hole” affect plans and policies that are essential to Labour’s fundamental commitment to the energy transition?
INTERVIEW: National Grid chief strategy and regulation officer, Ben Wilson (1/2)
Energy Voice speaks to Ben Wilson, chief strategy and regulation officer at National Grid, to gauge the operator’s view on the challenges at the core of the energy transition.
Bridges and Bottlenecks: 05 Energy Systems Thinking
Bridges and Bottlenecks is the latest podcast series by Energy Voice Out Loud in partnership with DNV. Each episode looks to address the hard-hitting issues within the energy transition. Technology exists that will be the bridge to take us there, but there are still a number of bottlenecks that stand in the way of progress.
Make-or-break decade: Bureau Veritas outlines energy transition sticking points
Despite 2024 being a record year for elections and the political instability that may bring, the global energy sector is seeing positive changes in regulation relating to the energy transition.
EVOL: Colombia hold up, Super Puma remembrance and what to do about the gas grid?
It may be Easter week but that does not mean the news has slowed down, Energy Voice reports may not be hunting for eggs but they have found some interesting stories.
Scottish energy transition AI firm raises $10m as part of growth push
An Edinburgh based AI firm has raised $10 million as it seeks to accelerate the global energy transition.
Winser Report: UK can build new power lines in half the time, top adviser says
Electricity transmission line construction can be cut to 7 years from 14 years, says Nick Winser in his report delivered Friday.
Eastern Green Link 2: Hitachi wins work on major Scotland-England grid link
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has won work on Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2); a major project to boost grid connection between Scotland and England.
Minister calls for urgent action on grid for Scottish wind farms
Gillian Martin said offshore wind is “the greatest economic opportunity of recent times”.
Eliminate nuclear and gas? More questions than answers on Scotland’s baseload power
Brian Wilson takes a look at a recent Scottish Parliament committee, which had plenty of "possibilities and doubts" on the future but not a firm agenda on replacing Scotland's energy supply.
China’s energy crisis highlights weaknesses in Xi’s power plans
China’s energy crisis has highlighted weaknesses in one of President Xi Jinping’s top priorities -- energy security -- that could have ramifications for the power system for years to come.
Grid on track for zero-carbon electricity periods by 2025, operator says
The British grid is set to see periods where it is powered free of fossil fuels and with 100% zero-carbon electricity in just four years' time, the operator has said.
How Norway’s rain and snow will soon be powering UK homes with Green energy
Water flowing from mountains to fjords in Norway will soon be helping power British homes, as the world's longest "interconnector" hooks up the two countries' grids.
Giant battery planned to balance the UK power grid
Statkraft AS joined with Statera Energy to build 1 gigawatt of storage in the U.K. with a backup generator fueled by natural gas, part of an effort to profit from the nation’s need to balance its power grid.
Plans for grid to operate on zero carbon power by 2025
Britain's electricity system will be able to operate with 100% clean power by 2025, the company responsible for balancing the grid said.
National Grid predicts surge in electricity demand after royal wedding
Interest in the royal wedding is set to trigger an energy demand big enough to boil 500,000 kettles.
Ex-minister lashes out at ‘virtual nationalisation’ of electricity production
A Tory former cabinet minister has hit out at the “virtual nationalisation“ of electricity production in the UK.
Opinion: Pooling and Sharing – the myth of the National Grid
Charges are set on a geographical basis and everyone pays more in the Highlands and Islands.
DOT: Subsea power grid testing to begin soon
A newly-designed subsea power grid will be ready for testing by next summer, with final preparations for the system currently underway. Siemens has invested in the power solution, which aims to provide energy at a lower cost.