Britain’s power system on track for zero carbon periods by 2025, ESO says
Britain's electricity system will be capable of being powered solely by zero carbon sources of power by 2025 for periods at a time, National Grid ESO has said. Ahead of the COP26 climate summit in November, the operator has released
Why battery storage is becoming essential for backup in emergencies
We have recently seen the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges lashed by severe storms that have caused widespread damage and taken out major network and NBN infrastructure. Phone coverage is limited, and electricity was cut in large areas that extended into
Power firm’s investment to boost green energy in Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet
ELECTRICITY supplies in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and beyond are set to get greener thanks to a major investment. Western Power Distribution (WPD) is investing an extra £4 million into the development of its electricity network that will help to support
Fully Charged Sept 3-5 2021 – Preview with Robert Llewelyn
I was delighted to hear TV's favourite robot, Kryten (from Red Dwarf), giving us the go ahead for the Fully Charged Live Event this Autumn from 3rd to 5th Sept. At Tanjent we are going to be there all weekend with
7 steps to maximise battery return on investment
Lithium-ion battery costs are tumbling. But large stationary storage systems still involve high capital outlays, which is why investors and asset owners need to find ways to improve their return on investment. The flexibility of modern battery storage systems is
Cornwall, home of the climate-themed G-7 summit, is embracing a push toward renewable energy
This year’s G-7 summit is being held in Cornwall, a part of southwest England known for its natural beauty. As well as being a popular destination for tourists, the county is also becoming something of a hub for companies working
EDF to close Dungeness B seven years early as the UK’s nuclear fleet dwindles
EDF is to close its Dungeness B nuclear power station in Kent, seven years earlier than planned as the UK’s nuclear fleet continues to shrink. In a statement released yesterday (7 June) the French energy giant announced it would move
Johnson visits Cornish solar site ahead of G7
UK PM joined ScottishPower CEO to install the first of 10,000 PV panels at Carland Cross site Johnson joined ScottishPower CEO Keith Anderson and engineers to install the first of 10,000 solar PV panels at the site, which will create
Why U.S. energy storage is increasing
As the world moves toward cleaner power in the face of climate change, there’s a need for ways to park energy until it’s needed. Wood Mackenzie’s latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report found that the first-quarter 2021 energy storage performance