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The quiet comeback of direct current

Blending AC with DC can cut losses, simplify prosumer microgrids, and build a more resilient power system.

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Will Sizewell C be able to overcome its many, many challenges?

Given the huge challenges Sizewell C faces, will it ever be built? That's the question our Gossage Gossip columnist tries to answer.

Why 2022 was the second greenest year ever for the National Grid

National Grid ESO recorded its second greenest year in history, as electricity generation increasingly came from renewable energy sources. 

UK Government faces legal action, reduction in nuclear thanks to windfall tax

The windfall tax was officially implemented on January 1, but it appears to be causing a bit of a headache for Rishi Sunak’s premiership.

Energy bills could be £1,750 lower had UK transitioned to renewables faster

Had the UK transitioned to renewable energy faster than it has, energy bills could have been £1,750 lower in 2022.

Renewables generated a record-breaking 40% of UK electricity in 2022

A record-breaking 40% of all electricity generated in the UK in 2022 came from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.

What impact could England vs France have on the UK’s energy grid?

England's quarter-final match with France at the World Cup could have an impact on the UK's energy grid. How will National Grid cope?

What steps can data centres take to avoid potential blackouts this winter?

Electricity blackouts are possible this winter, but what steps can data centres take to ensure power continuity in this worst-case scenario?

Siemens debuts HB1-Compact generator circuit breaker

Siemens is expanding its generator circuit breaker portfolio with a new compact version — the HB1-Compact (HB1-C). 

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