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Ofgem consults on subsea grid links

The regulator seeks views about subsea electricity transmission links that will connect Scotland and England along the east coast

read more... 13/05/2021

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Vattenfall team delivers Nordic fast frequency reserve

Vattenfall, Sympower and Statnett and ferro-alloy company Eramet Norway are collaborating to deliver fast frequency reserve (FFR) between May and October 2021.

read more... 10/05/2021

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Failure of EDF reform would hit its share of the French power market

Energy group EDF's share of the French power market is at risk of plummeting if a restructuring plan to improve its financing situation does not go ahead, its chief executive said in a letter to unions.

read more... 05/05/2021

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Submarine cable to connect 10.5 GW wind-solar complex in Morocco to the UK grid

UK-based Xlinks is planning to build 10.5 GW of wind and solar in Morocco and sell the power generated by the huge plant in the UK. This should be made possible by a 3,800 km high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line that would be connected to locations in Wales and Devon. The company’s CEO, Simon Morrish, spoke with pv magazine about the ambitious project, and on how it should become feasible.

read more... 23/04/2021

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Electricity North West unveils £2bn investment plan

Electricity North West has set out a draft plan to invest almost £2 billion in the region’s power network before 2028.

read more... 15/04/2021

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