EVOL: We’re better connected, Aberdeen hydrogen hub help and “flying by the seat of our pants”
This week on EVOL, Ryan and Ed are joined by new Energy Voice editor Mark Selby as he makes his podcast debut.
The National Grid
Onshore wind has further hurdles to clear to realise its full UK potential
The new UK government wasted no time in lifting the moratorium on onshore wind development in England, in what is being hailed as a watershed moment for the renewables sector across the UK, writes RSK Renewables Director Kit Hawkins, but there are other hurdles to tackle before the sector can emerge from its decade-long hibernation.
Step towards North Sea ‘super grid’ as Viking Link interconnector launched
National Grid has officially launched its record-breaking Viking Link interconnector cable between the UK and Denmark, in what it says is the "next step towards a North Sea super-grid".
AI will suck up 500% more power in UK in 10 Years, grid CEO says
Electricity demand from UK data centers will jump sixfold over the next 10 years as a boom in artificial intelligence requires increased computing power, according to the head of National Grid Plc.
SSE argues to defer ‘unprecedented’ £500m Covid-19 bill
SSE has argued for the deferment of a £500 million industry bill caused by a lack of energy demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Energy blackout systems worked ‘in line with design’, National Grid report claims
Energy network protection systems worked "in line with their design" during the August 9 power cut, but security standards should be reviewed to determine if higher levels of resilience would be appropriate, a report into the incident by National Grid has concluded.
Energy bosses backing bid for UK to hold international energy talks in 2020
Energy firms are among leading businesses urging the Government to do everything it can to ensure the UK holds key international climate talks in 2020.
Storm Erik causes new peak for British wind generation
A new record was set for British wind generation last week, thanks to Storm Erik.
Balfour Beatty win multi-million Hinkley Point C contract
Infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty has announced a multi-million deal for Hinkley Point C.
National Grid launch £600m energy link to Europe
The National Grid has announced the launch of a £600 million energy connector between the UK and Belgium.
Equinor boss elected to RenewableUK board
Equinor's senior vice president of wind and low carbon solutions, Stephen Bull, has been elected to the board of trade and professional body RenewableUK.
Scotland forecast to have lowest grid intensity in UK today
A new National Grid energy forecasting tool has predicted that Scotland will have the lowest grid intensity in the UK today.
UK goes three days without coal, setting new record
The British power grid has seen a new record of more than three days without coal, smashing the previous record just days after it was set, National Grid has said.
Gas crisis eases in U.K. as National Grid says more supplies flowing
The natural gas crisis eased in the U.K. as the nation’s pipeline manager said more supplies were flowing after a blast of Arctic air lifted demand for heating and electricity.
UK gas shortage ‘sobering reminder’ about need for domestic production, say GMB
Trade Union GMB Scotland said today that the news that the UK will not have enough gas to meet demand during the current inclement weather period is a ‘sobering reminder’ about the need for domestic gas production.
Big freeze stretches U.K. gas supplies as more snow forecast
The freezing weather entrenched across northern Europe will stretch Britain’s supply of natural gas on Thursday as fresh snowfall was forecast for much of the country.
National Grid and Moixa to find way to ‘reward’ EV drivers
As part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) vehicle-to-grid project (V2G), the National Grid and battery and solar firm Moixa will take part of in a study to see how electric vehicle use can benefit drivers.
Charles and Camilla to flick the switch on electricity superhighway
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will officially open a new electricity superhighway supplying power to the capital from deep below London’s streets.
National Grid to receive £20million fine shock over US blackouts
British grid owner and manager National Grid is under fire from its US regulator and could face a major £20million fine after thousands on the east coast were left without power.
KiWi Power wins National Grid contract to supply smart battery
Smart energy management services company, KiWi Power, agree deal with the National Grid to build a pioneering behind-the-meter battery.