Decc says energy storage ‘a top priority’ ahead of smart systems consultation
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc) says it will imminently launch a consultation on smart energy systems such as demand-side response and energy...
Grid backs plans for DSR aggregator code of conduct
National Grid has backed proposals by the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) to develop a code of conduct for demand-side response aggregators.
The code will...
Open Energi and Forum for the Future urge firms to join demand-side response ‘movement’
Aggregator Open Energi and sustainable development organisation Forum for the Future have launched The Living Grid, a platform to drive uptake of demand-side response...
SMEs and local authorities urged to use demand-side response energy saving app
Smart energy service provider Voltaware has developed an app that it believes can bring demand-side response (DSR) benefits to small business and local authority...
New aggregator targets small firms with UPS to scale demand-side response from ground up
A new aggregator targeting small businesses and households has secured £545,000 to scale its operations. Rather than target the largest firms, Upside Energy is...
REstore aims to go beyond large industrials in demand-response drive
Aggregator REstore is broadening its market focus from large industrial demand response to also target the broader industrial and commercial market. The firm has...
Utilitywise and Dell sign internet of things energy management deal
Utilitywise and Dell have partnered to sell connected energy management solutions into the UK market. The two firms believe they can open up automated...
National Grid says impact of solar requires greater system flexibility
National Grid has predicted all-time lows for power demand on the transmission system this summer due to the boom in distribution-connected solar PV.
The system...
Aggregator Open Energi signs 2MW demand response deal with Hanson
Demand response aggregator Open Energi has signed a deal with construction firm Hanson that will enable the outfit to deliver around 2MW of frequency...
2MW battery storage facility launches to deliver superfast grid balancing
A 2MW energy storage facility has officially opened today with E.on’s fossil fuel and energy trading division Uniper set to test storage technologies at...
Government backs Adonis’ smartgrid plan, £50m for demand response and storage
The government will implement the recommendations of the National Infrastructure Commission, according to the Budget statement.
The National Infrastructure Commission last week urged Decc, Ofgem...
National Grid to tender for 200MW of superfast balancing services next month
National Grid will invite tenders for its new superfast frequency response service on 15 April. The system operator seeks an initial 200MW, but sees...
A balanced diet: Eat more chips and keep UK’s lights on
A firm in North Yorkshire is helping to balance the national power system using old cooking oil.
Via National Grid's Short Term Operating Reserve (Stor)...
UK must prioritise smartgrid says National Infrastructure Commission
Government and regulators must focus on building a smart power system without delay, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).
A report by the unit,...
Decc commits to annual plan and to consult on energy storage
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc) has committed to making energy policy changes more predictable and will set out its intentions a...
Major changes to capacity market and distribution charging regime proposed
The department of energy and climate change (Decc) has outlined sweeping changes to the capacity market, the mechanism intended to ensure the UK has sufficient...
Western Power Distribution ramps up demand response trials, calls for participants
Western Power Distribution is urging companies participating in National Grid’s new demand-side response service to take part in its own parallel demand turn-up trials.
Demand...
Hot technology: Energy storage via heat battery
A new technology means that it is now possible to store renewable energy for long periods of time.
The Sorrel Heat Battery from Sorrel Technology...
National Grid boss says businesses not households will deliver smartgrid
Outgoing National Grid boss Steve Holliday believes that businesses will make four times more impact than households on the UK’s transition towards a smarter...
Flexitricity launches demand-turn up service to balance excess wind generation
Demand response aggregator Flexitricity will pay firms to use more power when there is excess wind generation on the system. The company today announced...