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Solar, wind and battery storage developers say 13-year wait threatens investment and Britain’s net zero goals
UK electricity network operator has emergency coal-fired plants warm up on expectations of tight supply and demand
National Grid says power supply situation has improved after icy weather disrupts travel and closes schools in parts of country
Changing the pattern of electricity use in homes can help manage demand and meet climate targets
First test of new emergency scheme will not happen on Tuesday after supply secured
Many families will struggle as cost of energy doubles compared with a year ago, John Pettigrew says
FT conference hears of various ‘unlikely’ scenarios in which UK might not have sufficient energy
Different peak times in each country should allow supplies when needed, says French grid operator
National Grid warns of three-hour blackouts in ‘extreme’ gas and electricity supply scenario
Businesses say ‘hazardous’ contaminants could force shutdown of subsea pipelines as supply crisis intensifies
Government to use new powers to scrutinise sale of critical energy infrastructure by National Grid to Macquarie-led group
System is net exporter for first time since 2017 after record French nuclear shutdowns
Proposal marks first time development of connections for offshore wind farms has been co-ordinated
Chief says gas glut has left pipelines running at capacity and that boosting flow would be unsafe
UK’s net zero targets at risk due to delays caused by poor planning and investment in infrastructure
Improved profitability for the full year will be offset by a higher tax charge
New publicly owned body to take on some of National Grid’s management duties
Sale by National Grid values transmission and metering business at £9.6bn
Sale of leases comes as Biden administration targets 30 gigawatts of wind power in US waters by 2030
Two-year hold-up hit renewable energy generators and led to higher consumer costs, says Ofgem
Investigation launched as costs of balancing supply and demand across Britain rise
Elon Musk called it the stupidest idea ever. The FT's Peggy Hollinger looks at whether space-based solar power can move beyond science fiction
The UK utility group says annual profits will be significantly above its previous forecast
Pettigrew also warns of little respite from impact of high wholesale gas prices
Consultation launched on creating new ‘impartial’ organisation separate from utility to help meet net zero targets
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