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Is the National Grid the true obstacle to the green industrial revolution?

  • 2023-11-08 14:21:35
  • Junior Isles

Is the National Grid the true obstacle to the green industrial revolution?

The calls for the Green Industrial Revolution have never been louder. As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy, in the UK the role of the National Grid in this transformation has come under scrutiny. This article discusses what the true obstacles to this revolution are, amidst a perpetual “blame game” between the industry, network operators and the government.

By Zoe Stollard, Partner, Browne Jacobson

Portugal sets new renewable energy production record

  • 2023-11-08 07:25:55.339221
  • David Flin

Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN), Portugal’s network manager, announced that for 149 consecutive hours, renewable energy production in the country exceeding consumption.

Nigeria needs good transmission model to grow power sector

  • 2023-10-30 06:55:08.980028
  • David Flin

Patrick Udechukwu, a former Senior Vice President of Gas Commercialisation at Genesis Energy, has said that Nigeria needs a good transmission ownership model to improve power services in the country.

World Bank approves $1 billion loan to help South Africa tackle power crisis

  • 2023-10-26 07:14:35.182864
  • David Flin

The World Bank has announced that its board has approved a $1 billion loan to help South Africa reform its energy sector, as the country tries to overcome regular power cuts that have curbed economic growth.

Preparing electric utility operators for the effects of climate change

  • 2023-09-20 18:30:53
  • Junior Isles

Many electric utility operators are already taking measures to establish resilient networks capable of withstanding the impacts of climate change. Research indicates that every dollar invested in building resilient infrastructure saves six dollars in future repair costs, making it a beneficial long-term investment. So what are the key steps utilities can take?

Adrian McNulty, VP Utility Solutions, IQGeo

Nigeria power grid collapses again

  • 2023-09-20 07:40:20.366657
  • David Flin

Nigeria is in the grip and another widespread blackout as the country’s power grid collapsed catastrophically for the third time in five days.

Nigeria restoring power after nationwide blackouts

  • 2023-09-15 07:07:26.754596
  • David Flin

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies reported “a total system collapse” on 14 September as a result of a fire on a major transmission line.

Hitachi Energy to supply technology for UK’s longest HVDC link

  • 2023-09-11 06:42:51.184524
  • David Flin

Hitachi Energy has been selected by SSEN Transmission and National Grid to supply two HVDC converter stations to interconnect the Scottish and English power grids.

Grid inadequacy makes renewable growth futile

  • 2023-09-08 16:01:12
  • Junior Isles

A rise in renewable energy is futile if our grids can’t keep pace with the growth.

By Frédéric Godemel, EVP Power Systems and Services at Schneider Electric 

African Development Fund to support Mauritania-Mali power line

  • 2023-07-21 07:19:33.935643
  • David Flin

The African Development Bank (AfDB), along with other partners, has committed to funding a $900 million multinational power transmission line between Mauritania and Mali. https://www.afdb.org/en

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