Conservative-backed power plan claims £320 billion saving from more gas and nuclear
Think tank Onward’s alternative electricity pathway claims £320bn of system savings between 2030 and 2050. The widely reported £540 annual household benefit is not a forecast reduction in individual bills. Lower network spending and the… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
October price cap forecast to hit three-year high as gas shock erases VAT relief
Cornwall Insight expects the typical dual-fuel cap to rise 4% to £1,729 from October. The increase would more than offset the government’s £44 electricity VAT saving. Conflict, constrained LNG supplies and low European storage have pushed winter wholesale prices to their highest level in almost four years. Household energy bills are forecast to reach their […]
Climate change makes extreme heat commonplace across European seas
Human-caused climate change added about 2°C to the Mediterranean event and 1.3°C around Britain and Ireland. Marine heatwaves covered 80% of the Celtic region, compared with an estimated 30% without present-day warming. Researchers warn that further warming will push some ecosystems beyond their ability to adapt. Human-induced climate change has transformed exceptional marine temperatures around […]
Harmony energises 35 MW Skeeby battery as Alpiq-backed expansion begins
Harmony Energy has energised its 35 MW / 70 MWh Skeeby battery storage project near Richmond in North Yorkshire, ahead of commercial operations. The Tesla Megapack facility is the first Harmony project to reach this… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]
Hornsea Three battery contract explores shared-grid model for offshore wind
Arenko will operate and optimise Ørsted’s 300MW/600MWh Iceni battery using its Nimbus software platform. The two-hour battery will share transmission infrastructure and an onshore connection with the 2.9 GW Hornsea Three wind farm. The project could become a blueprint for using scarce grid capacity more efficiently, but adds complex trading, metering and operational decisions. Ørsted […]