National Grid

Pivot Power activates 50MW of battery storage in Kent

Pivot Power has activated a 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system at its Kemsley site in Kent to help support a decarbonised electricity system.

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

New EV charge points installed at home and in the workplace will be pre-programmed to switch off during peak hours to help ease pressure on the National Grid.

Electrification 2 Jun 2021

EV infrastructure (Pt 1): Are we ready for EV surge?

Electricity networks want to accelerate investment in infrastructure to speed up the UK’s transition to electric vehicles

Electrification 2 Jun 2021

EV infrastructure (Pt 2): Power to the people

The creation of a convenient and comprehensive public charging network is vital to build confidence for the transition to electric cars and vans, and to keep their wheels turning.

National Grid predicts mass uptake of smart charging for UK EV owners

National Grid’s latest Future Energy Scenarios (FES) outline is predicting that 80% of households with an electric vehicle will use smart charging to help balance electricity demand.

Smart charging EVs during lockdown could have saved over £130m, says Flexibility First Forum

More electric vehicles (EVs) and smart chargers could have saved the National Grid up to £133 million during the lockdown period, according to members of the Flexibility First Forum.