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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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Nuclear power’s waste problem complicates it as a green energy solution

Nuclear waste has been an intractable problem ever since nuclear power was developed over 60 years ago, which dents its green credentials.

Why smart meters are finally ready to realise their promise

Pilgrim Beart, cofounder and CEO of DevicePilot, discusses how smart meters are finally beginning to show promise.

Electricity prices in the UK are already rising due to Brexit

Brexit may be having an impact on the UK’s electricity market, as prices have soared at the beginning of March compared to previous years.

How the UK’s exit from the EU will impact our control over the electricity market

Electricity continues to flow across inter-connectors on both sides of the English Channel, but how has Brexit impacted that?

Scolmore expands GridPro range with new USB charging modules

Scolmore has announced new GridPro 2.4A Type A USB charging modules, which have been designed for its popular GridPro range.

Fault at power station knocks out Pakistan’s entire electricity network

Pakistan was plunged into darkness as the country’s entire electricity network went offline due to a fault at a power station.

Stoke Newington gets £3.5 million boost to ensure electrical network reliability

The electrical network in Stoke Newington, which serves more than 50,000 homes and businesses, has been upgraded by UK Power Networks.

Are ‘small’ nuclear reactors the holy grail that we were promised?

In this week’s gossage, we explore the much-hyped ‘small’ nuclear reactors and why this technology has yet to actually deliver on its promise.

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