Net zero hopes are a fantasy without serious grid reform NICHOLAS EARL The government’s attempts to revive the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry have fuelled debate across Westminster - but grid reform is key.
Government will have to be ‘brave’ in the face of local opposition to meet net zero goals, former energy head warns ENERGY The government will have to be "brave" in the face of local opposition to its electrification plans, a former head of energy has warned.
UK grid connections branded ‘greatest obstacle’ to net zero following landmark review ENERGY Grid connection wait times are a "national scandal" and the "greatest obstacle" on the path to net zero, renewable energy bosses warn.
Macquarie’s role in UK gas network should ‘concern’ government, MP warns July 24, 2023 Macquarie’s growing role in the country’s gas network has raised the concerns of the chair of an influential Westminster committee.
National Grid completes £1.7bn subsea cable project connecting UK to Denmark July 18, 2023 National Grid has boosted the UK's green energy hopes, after completing the world's longest land and subsea interconnector.
National Grid claims Britain at lower risk of losing power in the winter than last year June 15, 2023 Britain will be at a lower risk of losing power this winter than it was last time, according to a report from the company that runs the grid. National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) said on Thursday that power plants, wind farms and other generation methods are expected to be able to provide more than [...]
Boosting renewables is the best way to just stop oil, says Octopus Energy boss June 5, 2023 The best way to 'Just Stop Oil' is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, argued the boss of Octopus Energy Greg Jackson.
National Grid’s electricity system operator to allow energy firms to connect new projects June 2, 2023 Energy firms will be able to build their own connections to the grid, confirms National Grid's electricity system operator.
National Grid looks for supply chain partners to deliver £9bn renewable ramp up May 31, 2023 National Grid is looking for more supply chain partners to help deliver a vast ramp up in clean energy infrastructure.
National Grid powers to 15 per cent increase in profits of £4.6bn – but net zero investment still needed May 18, 2023 The National Grid powered a year of profits up 15 per cent to £4.6bn, off the back of major clean energy investments of £7.7bn – but it still isn’t enough to meet net zero goals. The electricity and gas company reported its year results ending March 31, saying it had been 12 months of “significant [...]