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.
Continue ReadingThe carbon intensity of the British power grid fell to its lowest level yet on Easter Monday, in a year filled with new…
Continue ReadingIndependent Body to Replace National Grid as Electricity System Operator
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
National Grid will lose its role in running Great Britain’s electricity grid to an independent body, which will better and more cheaply deliver…
Continue ReadingHouseholds could see their energy bills rise by £30 per year as the power grid operator is forced to pay wind farms to…
Continue ReadingCarbon Intensity of the UK’s Power Grid Fell to Record Low on Easter Monday
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Sunny, blustery weather and low energy use drove the carbon intensity of the UK’s power grid to its lowest level ever around midday…
Continue ReadingAs Storm Darcy blasted the UK with biting winds and inches of snow, wind farms went into overdrive, hitting a new generation record…
Continue ReadingFreezing temperatures, low wind generation and delays in supplies from Europe have forced National Grid to pay high prices for electricity this winter—with…
Continue ReadingNew Independent Electricity System Operator Could Save Billpayers up to £4.8bn
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity
The energy regulator supports stripping National Grid of its role managing Great Britain’s electricity system, saying an independent body would deliver more value…
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