Electricity grid operator asks market for more back-up power generation Neso said it was a ‘precautionary measure’ to ensure there is enough headroom on the system to meet demand for electricity. Evening Standard · 14h ago
Highland activists hit out at Andy Burnham’s GB Grid plan ACTIVISTS battling massive pylon and transmission line developments across the Scottish Highlands – as well as expected huge incoming energy bills for homes and businesses – are challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new proposal for a UK Government-controlled energy system called The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills? Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Britain’s electricity grid operator cancels call for power Shortly after 4pm, Neso confirmed that it cancelled the notice issued earlier on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Electricity grid operator calls for more power generation Neso issued an electricity margin notice early on Monday to increase the availability of electricity as a ‘contingency’. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Inside Scotland’s hidden pipeline of ‘phantom’ hyperscale data centres WHEN an official from the UK’s grid operator appeared at Holyrood’s energy committee last week, he quietly revealed that Scotland may have more… The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
'Catastrophic' Westminster and Ofgem errors drive surge in Scottish energy costs THE Scottish Government has been urged to step in after catastrophic failings from a ministerial department and a regulator resulted in hikes to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 22
Mapped: the £150bn megaproject that aims to protect Britain from energy shocks Thousands of miles of new power lines are needed to deliver climate targets and energy security, but bills will rise in the short term and opponents are mobilising The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Outdated UK grid will heap £7.8bn a year onto energy bills, watchdog warns ENERGY bill payers across the UK face an extra £7.8 billion in costs every year by 2030 under the Labour Government's current plans for the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 11
UK households face higher energy bills unless ageing electricity grid is upgraded, report warns Renewables and nuclear make up 73 per cent of Britain’s electricity generation The Independent UK · Sep 11
The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Number of Scottish AI data centres could TRIPLE, new figures suggest EVIDENCE from a UK Government agency suggests that there could be many more data centres built in Scotland than are currently planned ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 31
Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat? Solar eclipses are far easier to manage than Europe’s cross-border electricity politics The Guardian - UK · Aug 13
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Can a Solar Eclipse Cause an Energy Crisis? Britain's Grid Prepared for the Risk Britain's electricity operators successfully managed the solar eclipse's impact on solar power generation, highlighting the strengths and challenges of the UK's transition to renewable energy sources.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Skywatchers across UK wowed as rare solar eclipse blots out most of the sun Shops sell out of special glasses as millions look to the sky for event that will not be repeated until the end of the century
The Independent UK · Aug 12 I’m a space expert. Here’s why the solar eclipse may leave you feeling ‘emotional’ Dhara Patel, who is a space expert at the National Space Centre, said some people may be overcome by emotion while watching the eclipse
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Space expert says people may become emotional during ‘best eclipse in decades’ Crowds of people could be seen at viewing spots in different locations.
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Colander sales ‘surge’ as Britons get ready for best solar eclipse in decades More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening.
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Solar eclipse prompts plea from electricity grid for back-up power The National Energy System Operator said it is taking the ‘precautionary measure’ to ensure a ‘greater safety cushion’ over supplies.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12 Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fans
TechRadar · Aug 12 Professors say today's solar eclipse won’t crash the grid — so why is Octopus Energy paying customers to switch off? Octopus Energy has issued a solar eclipse power warning, but there's no need to panic.
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 Octopus Energy Solar Eclipse Warning Explains How Britain Could Lose up to 1.3 Gigawatts of Power The Octopus Energy solar eclipse warning comes as Britain could lose up to 1.3GW of solar generation during the 12 August eclipse.
Evening Standard · Aug 11 ‘Don’t use electricity during solar eclipse’, Octopus Energy warns Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is warning against using electricity during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years