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One of the consequences of the energy transition and the increase in renewable generation on the electricity system has been the growth in negative electricity prices, where production is curtailed and/or consumers are paid to take surplus generation. These events are still relatively rare [...]
Ofgem is in the process of reforming the way in which users pay for access to and use of electricity networks, which I have described in previous posts here and here. The Targeted Charging Review is the more advanced project and is tackling reform [...]
Ofgem has now published National Grid’s technical analysis of the 9 August blackout. Much of the meat is contained in the appendices. The report does not answer many of the questions that have been asked in relation to the incident, and throws up a [...]