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National Grid launches ‘Distributed Resource Desk’

25th January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

A ‘Distributed Resource Desk’ has been launched by the National Grid which would allow the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to handle requests from smaller suppliers much quicker.


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Hydrogen Train unveiled in the UK

11th January 2019 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

Alstom and Eversholt Rail have unveiled its low-emission hydrogen train which could be seen on UK tracks within two years.


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SSE and Npower merger scrapped

18th December 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

Big Six energy supplier, SSE has pulled out of a merger deal with Npower, citing challenging market conditions for the cancellation of the agreement which would have formed the second largest supplier in the UK.


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‘Standstill period’ imposed on the Capacity Market

15th November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

State aid approval for the UK Capacity market has been annulled following a court ruling this afternoon, resulting in a ‘standstill period’.


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Demand Side Response Explained

8th November 2018 | Posted by: Daniel Birkett | Industry News

DSR encourages businesses to alter their energy usage in real-time at periods when demand levels in the UK are at their highest or when prompted by network operators; this reduces the strain on the National Grid and can provide financial benefits to consumers.