Scotland

  • Low carbon generation

    Up north and down south – trends for generator TNUoS charging

    The topic of generator Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) is becoming a subject of increasing interest for stakeholders as regulation, policy, and the generation mix create potential volatility for future charging trends. The significant costs posed through TNUoS are an important consideration for generators, with high variability between regions...

  • Water

    Water sector adapts quickly to COVID-19 crisis

    The GB water sector, like almost every sector in the UK, has not escaped from the pressures posed by the COVID-19 crisis. In this article, we present the approaches taken by the respective regulators in England & Wales (Ofwat) and in Scotland (WICS), and MOSL (the market operator for England...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    Energy policy: a growing schism between Scotland and the UK

    Scottish Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes announced the Scottish Budget 2020-21 in a statement on 6 February. This revealed a significant package of funding to accelerate Scotland’s transition to a net zero economy. With the UK Budget due to be announced on 11 March, the Scottish government has presented tax...

  • Heat networks

    Editor’s Pick | Scotland leading the way on UK heat networks

    This article was originally published on 29 November 2019 in Energy:2030 Issue 23 Scottish Renewables published a piece of research on 11 November, in-light of the Scottish Government’s proposed Heat Networks Bill. The research looked to identify and quantify potential heat network projects in Scotland’s seven cities. The Heat Networks Bill, which will...

  • Home supply and services

    Editor Pick’s | Fuel Poverty Monitor reveals systemic challenges in Northern Ireland

    This article was originally published on 8 October 2019 in Energy Spectrum Ireland.  On 17 September, EAS and National Energy Action (NEA) published The Fuel Poverty Monitor 2018/19. It highlighted that stakeholders in Northern Ireland have shown an interest in energy efficiency and affordability, however, several barriers to entry remain. Affecting...

  • Low carbon generation

    Constrained development: Scottish wind and the issues of network charging

    Northern Scotland is home to a significant proportion of GB renewables, particularly onshore wind capacity. The region is also likely to be a leader in new capacity developments and we are working directly with a number of developers looking to finalise new subsidy-free projects here. Under subsidy schemes, there is...

  • Announcement

    BBC Radio 4 Interview: Energy tariff differences across Scotland

    Robert Buckley, our Head of Retail and Development, headed over to BBC Radio 4’s studios in London to talk about our latest research, that highlights the energy price divide between the north and south of Scotland. The research showed a stark difference to what customers are paying for their energy...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    In this month’s Energy:2030

    In this month's Energy:2030 In the fifth edition of Energy:2030 we summarise some key learnings from an excellent new book edited by our collaborator Fereidoon Sioshansi of Menlo Energy Economics, titled Innovation and Disruption at the Grid’s Edge. The book, which delves into how distributed energy resources are disrupting the utility...

  • Commercial and market outlook

    This week’s Energy Spectrum overview | 16 April 2018

    In this week’s Energy Perspective, we review the BEIS consultation on the next phase of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO3). We argue that although at first glance proposals for ECO3 give the impression that it is business as usual, there are some key changes taking place going into this next...