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‘UK power sector could smash net zero target one year ahead’

‘UK power sector could smash net zero target one year ahead’

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‘UK power sector could smash net zero target one year ahead’

Net zero is achievable before 2050, but uncertainties demand immediate action, the ESO has said today

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UK hits record 80% peak zero carbon electricity generation in June

UK hits record 80% peak zero carbon electricity generation in June

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UK hits record 80% peak zero carbon electricity generation in June

Wind power has emerged as the second largest source of electricity generation in the UK

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EDF and Drax rule out coal units for next winter

EDF and Drax rule out coal units for next winter

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EDF and Drax rule out coal units for next winter

EDF and Drax have confirmed that their coal units will not be available for the upcoming winter, following discussions with the National Grid ESO

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UK power grid shake-up: National Grid ESO fast-tracks connections

UK power grid shake-up: National Grid ESO fast-tracks connections

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UK power grid shake-up: National Grid ESO fast-tracks connections

Generators failing to make progress will be either pushed down the queue or required to withdraw, creating room for projects that are ready to move forward

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‘Brits stopped enough peak energy use to power 10m homes’

‘Brits stopped enough peak energy use to power 10m homes’

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‘Brits stopped enough peak energy use to power 10m homes’

That’s following the anti-energy blackout scheme ran by National Grid ESO last winter

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National Grid puts coal plants on emergency standby

National Grid puts coal plants on emergency standby

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National Grid puts coal plants on emergency standby

Standby coal power units have been asked to warm up amid cold snap

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Wind generation record smashed in UK

Wind generation record smashed in UK

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Wind generation record smashed in UK

In 2022, the record was broken three times, research has revealed

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Disruption unlikely but possible this winter, says Grid

Disruption unlikely but possible this winter, says Grid

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Disruption unlikely but possible this winter, says Grid

Under a “highly unlikely” scenario of a gas shortage in Britain, there will be disruption in customers’ energy supplies, the National Grid ESO has said

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National Grid ESO on a mission to free up space for net zero

National Grid ESO on a mission to free up space for net zero

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National Grid ESO on a mission to free up space for net zero

The initiative aims to make connections to the national electricity transmission network more quickly

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“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder”

“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder”

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“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder”

Claire Miller, Director of Technology and Innovation at Octopus has explained to FNZ how EVs can support grid balancing

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Britain braces for “tight” electricity margins and “very high” energy prices

Britain braces for “tight” electricity margins and “very high” energy prices

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Britain braces for “tight” electricity margins and “very high” energy prices

The ESO says that despite the tight margins likely to be seen at the end of the year, it should be able to keep the lights on

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New fears for winter UK blackouts erupt

New fears for winter UK blackouts erupt

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New fears for winter UK blackouts erupt

National Grid has reportedly put together a contingency plan to help the country navigate towards energy shortages

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