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Export limitation of commercial solar systems Britain’s rooftops are generating more solar power than ever, but the grid is struggling to keep pace. For many businesses, the local electricity network simply cannot accept everything their solar panels produce. Export limitation is the mechanism that controls how much surplus power a microgenerator can feed back onto the grid. It’s important to understand,…
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What is Estimated Annual Consumption and how does it impact electricity bills? Every month, millions of households and businesses across Britain pay for their electricity by direct debit based on a calculation most have never heard of, called Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC). Despite its direct impact on consumer finances and its central role in how the energy market operates, EAC receives remarkably little explanation from the suppliers…
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What is Clean Power 2030? Clean Power 2030 is the UK Government’s flagship energy policy, aiming to decarbonise the UK’s electricity system by 2030. It was a key Labour manifesto commitment and has been pursued by the government since taking office in mid-2024. This guide explains the aims of Clean Power 2030, how it will be achieved, and its impact…
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Peak shaving for businesses: Strategies to minimise energy costs To control costs, energy-intensive businesses must consider not only how much electricity they use but also when they use it. If these businesses have significant power demand in the late afternoon, when the electricity grid experiences peak demand, they pay higher unit charges. Peak shaving offers a solution to avoid exposure to these expensive periods….
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How do substations work on the electricity grid? Electricity doesn’t flow directly from power stations to homes and businesses. Instead, it moves through a network of substations that step voltage up and down, route power across the grid, and help keep the system stable in real time. Without substations, the electricity network simply wouldn’t function. This guide explains the essential role of electrical…
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Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC): Roles in the CfD and RAB schemes The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) sits at the financial centre of the UK’s transition to a carbon-neutral energy system. The LCCC enters into long-term contracts with private investors in low-carbon technologies, providing guaranteed price certainty over multiple decades. This certainty underpins billions of pounds of investment in renewable energy, nuclear power, hydrogen production and…
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