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Future Energy Scenarios 2021: Towards Net Zero

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

National Grid ESO publishes Future Energy Scenarios 2021, its roadmap for decarbonising the UK’s electricity system.

Queensland Power Plant Explosion Causes “Historic” Outage

May 27, 2021July 7, 2021 Chris Owens 1 Comment

Power News

An explosion at the coal-fired Callide Power Station causes power outage that leaves 500,000 homes throughout Queensland without electricity.

Poland Power Supply Hit By Massive Plant Outage

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

Power News

Network failure at Europe’s biggest thermal power plant causes problems for the electricity system in Poland.

National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2021 – COVID-19 Still A Challenge

April 9, 2021April 12, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

Power Insights, Power News

Electricity demand in Britain will continue to be low over the coming months, according to National Grid’s Summer Outlook 2021.

ERCOT Publishes Preliminary Report Into Causes Of Texas Blackout

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

Power Insights, Power News

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) admits more than half of the power outages that plagued the state during February’s storms were because generation plants simply couldn’t cope with the freezing weather.

National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

Power News

Digitalisation is the top priority to transition to a cleaner energy system, according to National Grid ESO’s latest Innovation Strategy.

Historic Winter Storm Leaves Millions Across Texas Without Power

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

Power News

Some of the coldest temperatures seen in Texas for 30 years result in huge power outages across the state, leaving millions of residents without electricity.