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Behind the meter, ahead of the market: using private wire to tame energy bills

As non-commodity charges climb and grid costs become harder to predict, private wire renewable projects can give large power users an alternative.

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Why the age of the diesel genset is finally coming to an end

Ciaran Cotter, Technical Director at Solivus, explores the ever-mounting case for transitioning away from diesel gensets.

National Grid launches funding scheme to help schools install solar panels

National Grid has announced a funding programme aimed at assisting schools with the installation of solar panels.

Balancing the grid in the age of renewables

Will an onslaught of renewables lead to problems balancing the grid? A panel of experts will explore at Powered On: Engineering a Sustainability.

How to design commercial photovoltaic installations for long-term use

With the number of commercial and industrial buildings installing PV systems growing exponentially, Chris Cowling explains how to get it right.

Beck Burn wind farm contributes over £1m to local community projects

The Beck Burn wind farm, situated between Longtown and Gretna in Cumbria, has been giving back to the local community that it serves. 

UK could potentially produce 225,000 GWh of electricity from onshore solar and wind

The UK has untapped potential when it comes to the development of onshore renewable energy infrastructure, according to Friends of the Earth.

Hitachi Energy partners with SP Energy Networks to improve flow of renewable energy

Hitachi Energy has secured an agreement with SP Energy Networks to implement a novel power quality solution aimed at stabilising the grid.

Renewables generated more electricity than gas in winter 2023/2024

The UK generated more of its electricity from renewable sources than it did from gas in the winter period of 2023/2024.

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