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Financing the Europe’s green energy transition

  • 6 days ago (2025-01-14)
  • Junior Isles

European Green Deal represents the EU’s growth strategy, which has a very ambitious agenda supported by a variety of funding mechanisms. The EIB plays a key role in guiding Europe through the green transition but public investment alone is not enough to achieve this goal.

By Catia Tomasetti, Partner, BonelliErede and leader of the Infrastructure, Energy & Ecological Transition Focus Team; and Michele Florio, Managing Associate, BonelliErede

Capacity Markets: a fresh look at the 10-year old energy initiative delivering revenue for businesses

  • 12 days ago (2025-01-08)
  • Junior Isles

Initially introduced as part of the UK Electricity Market Reform, it has been ten years since the first Capacity Market auctions were held in 2014. As the primary mechanism for securing sufficient electricity supplies to meet future peak demand, Wayne Davies, Head of Flexibility, UK & Ireland, Enel X, looks at recent reforms to ensure it is fit for a net zero future, while protecting the security of electricity supply in the UK.

Why powering the nation requires experienced technology partners

  • 13 days ago (2025-01-07)
  • Junior Isles

The future of the utilities sector hinges on embracing digital transformation, and technology partnerships are no longer optional but essential to making this a success.

By Marcus Cox, Head of ASPIRE Managed Service, Version 1

 

Pressure builds for the energy system transformation in 2025

  • a month ago (2024-12-16)
  • Junior Isles

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s worth looking in the rearview mirror to see how far we have travelled and look ahead at the journey to come. Spencer Thompson, CEO of Eclipse Power Group shares his thoughts on the progress made in 2024 towards the UK’s energy system transformation and what we might expect in 2025.

The untapped potential in anaerobic digestion

  • a month ago (2024-12-10)
  • Junior Isles

When it comes to renewable energy and waste management, anaerobic digestion (AD) has long been a key technology. However, a new chapter is unfolding in this sector, driven by innovative approaches to biogas upgrading. This development is set to revolutionise the UK’s AD industry, offering fresh opportunities for existing plants and paving the way for a more distributed, efficient biomethane production landscape.

By Andrew Parsons, Business Director at Bennamann Ltd.

2025 energy outlook: thriving amidst volatility with smart strategies

  • a month ago (2024-12-05)
  • Junior Isles

The energy market has changed as attention shifts to renewable sources and companies are faced with a balancing act of affordability and carbon footprint. Some predict we are set for a turbulent year of energy pricing and supply security.

By Andrew King, Founder of SGT

What’s holding back battery connections?

  • 2 months ago (2024-11-17)
  • Junior Isles

Charles Deacon Managing Director at Eclipse Power Solutions, shares his thoughts on why less battery storage than predicted was connected to the grid in 2023/24, and what might be done about it, whether through market reform or policy changes.

Safeguarding the UK's renewable energy future: the growing cybersecurity threat

  • 2 months ago (2024-11-17)
  • Junior Isles

As the world’s second-largest user of offshore wind, the UK is at the forefront of renewable energy adoption, driven in part by its net-zero goals. However, while this shift offers significant opportunities for organisations in the sector, it also introduces hidden vulnerabilities. Small but critical solar and wind energy plants are increasingly at risk of cyberattacks, and a single attack could disrupt the entire UK energy grid. As reliance on these smaller renewable energy plants grows, the government, regulators, and energy companies must prioritise cybersecurity concerns to ensure energy security for the long-term.

By Phil Tonkin, Field CTO at Dragos

Shining a light on energy efficiency

  • 3 months ago (2024-10-18)
  • Junior Isles

Ian Sykes, Energy, Utilities, and Commodities Client Principal at BJSS, discusses the new government’s approach to energy usage transparency in the UK’s energy market and how advanced metering infrastructure, data analytics, and digital twin technology can help customers and providers alike save costs and increase efficiencies.

How integrated software solutions drive success in energy markets

  • 5 months ago (2024-08-09)
  • Junior Isles

With the energy transition and growing demand, the role of integrated software solutions in tackling the industry’s challenges and unlocking better integration of renewable energy sources cannot be underestimated.

By Rohan Patel, SVP of Engineering at Builder.ai