“Insufficient incentives” and lack of investment mean the UK is on track to miss a government target of installing 600,000 electric heat pumps…
Continue ReadingHouseholds Could Be Paid to Use Less Electricity to Prevent Blackouts
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Millions of households could be paid to use less power during peak times under a plan by the electricity grid operator to reduce…
Continue ReadingWind Power Compensated This Year but Electricity Supplies Could Be Tight Next Winter
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
Wind farms stepped in last winter when a shortfall of gas and nuclear generation meant margins were tight on the electricity grid. However,…
Continue ReadingSpring Weather Boosted Solar Generation in April
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Renewable Energy
Solar power generated 6.6% of Great Britain’s power in April, with bright, balmy weather helping to reduce the electricity grid’s carbon emissions.
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