energy demand
National Grid puts coal plants on standby for UK cold snap
And households get cuts in bills if they reduce electricity demand as National Grid enacts Demand Flexibility Service for first time.
The role of demand-side management in Europe’s energy transition
Azad Camyab, the founder and CEO of UK-based demand-side response aggregator Pearlstone Energy shares his thoughts on the opportunities and barriers within the market and how they can be taken advantage of or addressed.
European carbon prices hit record levels as demand increases
As lockdowns eased across Europe and electricity demand returned to pre-COVID levels, carbon allowance prices rose to record levels in the second quarter.
Energy poverty in Europe: A young adult’s perspective
Claire Arsene, a 16-year-old high school student, explores why in 2018 around 34 million Europeans reported being unable to pay their energy bills.
2020 trends that shaped the European electricity market
A new report on Europe's electricity markets highlights key factors that shaped electricity generation, consumption, and prices in 2020.
Offshore wind can meet 90% of US energy demand by 2050 says study
Unlocking "a fraction of America's offshore wind capacity would help put us on track for a future powered by 100% renewable energy".
Aggreko commissions Turkey’s first grid-stabilising battery storage project
Energy storage solutions firm Aggreko has successfully commissioned Turkey's first grid-stabilising battery.
Enel X awarded 554MW demand response at UK’s capacity auction
Enel X UK Limited was awarded 554MW of demand side response capacity for 2024-25 delivery in Great Britain's Capacity Market.
Singapore selects Hitachi ABB for virtual power plant storage
Technology firm Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been selected to provide its energy storage solution for Singapore's first virtual power plant.
Telcos to invest heavily in distributed generation and storage projects
Telcos will install nearly 121.9GW of cumulative new distributed energy generation and energy storage capacity between 2021 and 2030.