U.K. Needs Much More Power Storage as Part of Its Green Future
The U.K. needs to substantially expand its capacity for storing electricity for longer in order to maintain energy security as it shifts to greener power, according to Aurora Energy Research. As much as 24 gigawatts of long duration electricity
How the UK can cut carbon emissions and reduce household energy bills
The country’s reliance on gas for heating, electricity generation and heavy industry comes at a heavy cost The UK’s reliance on gas to heat homes, generate electricity and fuel heavy industry has come at a steep cost, which is
Battery Backup from Tanjent Energy
A guest post about one of our off grid battery installs.
Renewables are cheaper than ever—why are household energy bills only going up?
New energy needs a new market. Not for the first time, global energy markets are in turmoil. Internationally traded gas prices more than quadrupled in 2021. In their wake, many energy suppliers have gone bust and household bills across Europe
Energy industry reacts to ‘eye-watering’ bills hike and short-term relief
Yesterday (3 January), Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the price cap for the summer period, due to the ongoing energy crisis. In response, chancellor Rishi Sunak set out a number of measures in an effort to manage the impact this
Energy bills rise: Getting rid of gas storage facilities has left the UK exposed to shortages and price hikes
In 2017 the UK’s biggest gas storage facility, Rough, closed after the Government refused to subsidise costly repairs Britain has been hit harder than its European neighbours by the energy price crisis, in part because it has very little gas
Octopus Energy increases export tariffs by 36% for solar power customers
Octopus Energy has increased its export tariffs by 36%, as energy prices in the UK remain at record highs. As such, its Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) (export only customers) tariff has increased from 3p/kWh to 4.1p/kWh, and its Fixed
Battery storage is ‘standing on its own two feet’ as investor confidence rises
Investors are now becoming more comfortable with battery storage, with projects being profitable and cost-effective, according to industry experts. Speaking at the Energy Storage Network’s Annual Marketplace, Alicja Kowalewska-Montfot, commercial manager-energy storage at Gore Street Capital, said the asset owner
Dorset Council gives go ahead for 15MW solar, battery storage and EV charging hub
Dorset Council has granted planning permission for the Blandford Hill Eco Hub development from Naturalis, a development that will include a 15MW solar farm with battery energy storage. The £10 million development will provide an electric vehicle charging hub,