Is the grid a friend or foe of net zero?

Tune into this week’s Net Hero Podcast to learn whether the grid is ready for us to hit net zero

Iberdrola inks €220m top-up loan with EU bank for smart grids in Spain

The loan increase, which brings the total to around €820m, will support the development, modernisation and digitalisation of Iberdrola’s electricity distribution network

Ireland offers €20m for energy research and innovation projects

It will support research, development and demonstration projects that will help accelerate Ireland’s transition to a clean and secure energy future

Iberdrola and Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni collaborate on smart grid cybersecurity

The organisations have partnered to enhance the technology being used in smart grid field deployments in Qatar

EU to invest nearly €1bn in new energy infrastructure projects

Grants will be provided for 10 projects – two for electricity transmission, one for smart electricity grids, six for transport of CO2 and one for gas

US invests $371m to improve rural power infrastructure

The projects are expected to benefit more than 222,000 households and commercial customers across 11 states

US invests $122m in power systems and smart grid tech

More than $7m is being spent on technologies that can help improve system operations and monitor grid security

EU invests €800m in priority energy infrastructure projects

The funding will support seven electricity, two smart grids, two CO2 cross-border transportation and three gas projects

UK to help cybersecurity firms export technology

Global cybersecurity spend in energy and critical national infrastructure in 2016 was £0.77 billion

Energy networks group opens door for innovation

An energy networks group has launched its first consultation to accelerate and improve low carbon innovations. The Energy Networks Association (ENA) says businesses managing such systems need to evolve so new technologies such as renewable generation, electric vehicles and battery storage units can be delivered. The group suggests input from the widest range of stakeholders […]