Voltalia starts up 32MW UK battery storage plant
The Hallen Battery Energy Storage Scheme (BESS) near Bristol has begun storing and releasing electricity, ahead of completion later this quarter.
UK national grid
RWE’s Triton Knoll offshore wind farm generates first power
First power has been generated from RWE Renewables’ Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm off the east coast of England.
£840million price-tag ‘can be reduced’ on Hinkley upgrade, says Ofgem
Britain’s energy regulator has hit out at the £840 million cost of a network grid upgrade to connect the Hinkley Point nuclear power station proposed by National Grid.
Chinese firms consider acquisition of National Grid network
Chinese firms are eyeing a deal to snap up a stake in a UK gas distribution network as the Government gives final approval for the £18billion China-backed Hinkley nuclear project.
National Grid starts sales process for UK gas grid stake
National Grid Plc, the operator of UK’s electricity and natural gas networks, started a process for the potential sale of a majority stake in its domestic gas distribution business.