David Pratt

Yeah it was a long day to say the least.

Last few days to apply to be our new reporter, working across our online publications @SolarPowerPort, @energystoragenw and @TweetsByCurrent. More info and details on how to apply here: journalism.co.uk/media-jobs/rep…

Exciting visit yday to @Arsenal stadium to see a UK first in @_PivotPower @downingllp behind the meter battery. Will trade on wholesale market rather than deliver onsite benefits, culminating 3 years of hard work. Thanks to @Greenhouse_PR for the invite goo.gl/nnKpxr

#CapacityMarket pre-quals show massive fall in battery capacity seeking contracts, down 45% in T-4 and 59% in T-1 on last years'. De-rating and FoM revenues likely to blame, but some interesting projects coming through like 4 hour durations goo.gl/ah1sVb

Wowsers: ECJ has ruled the GB Capacity Mechanism falls fouls of state aid rules, following challenge by @tempusenergy. Government intends to reinstate the scheme, but as it stands GB cannot hold new auctions and cant make payments for previous auctions. current-news.co.uk/news/uk-capaci…

Planning for future after tariffs (maybe incl. export) key for UK solar as talk at @thesolartrade @RenewableUK event showed. Here's a blog on where to look & how some international comparisons can be unhelpful. Comments from @downingllp @hcwbatten (and me) goo.gl/6WkC6a

UK's 2nd subsidy free solar farm unveiled by @WSCCNews using battery storage to access multi revenues to support solar sales. Shows @thesolartrade was right to say local authorities are often 'leading the way' in #UK #solar goo.gl/wCUYxV

Energy trading to make up bulk of future battery revenues as flexibility takes hold of £6 billion opportunity to 2030. No arguments from @Limejump @Flexitricity & @AnescoLtd as @AuroraER_Oxford sets out its latest forecasts goo.gl/K46q13

@EDFofficiel sets its sights on becoming the no. 1 e-mobility company in Europe by 2022: biggest network operator, smart charging leader and supplier to most #ElectricVehicles . Latest big O&G to reposition as energy and mobility company goo.gl/t3Gx4a

In terms of launching a home battery that consumers will recognise, @Duracell may be on to a winner with the all too familiar design for its upcoming launch. Also flies in the face of the sleek design by the likes of @Tesla & @sonnenCommunity

@ChargePointnet continuing to niggle at UK competitors with call for open access #ElectricVehicle charging after new agreement w/ @evbox saying closed networks "will need to change their mind" as they not helping consumers, even causing barriers for them goo.gl/jhXDhh

@centricaplc gets 100 residential installations of 300kWp of new solar and 700kWh of storage underway in Cornwall w/ @sonnenCommunity & @SunGiftSolar as local energy marketplace gets closer to fruition. goo.gl/kqajbf

This week I spoke to @wpduk Nigel Turvey and @energynetworks Randolph Brazier on the progress of the #OpenNetworksProject over 2018 covering #FutureWorlds, smart meters / data and 'flexibility first'. See part 2 of my blog here goo.gl/paUwHZ

@ChargePointnet CEO & Pres tells #UK #ElectricVehicle charger competitors to "follow suit" after setting 2.5m deployment target for 2025. At the same time, he expects to reach 70% market share in Europe over this time to replicate US success goo.gl/egSHko

Batteries from @Tesla & @AnescoLtd combine at @pdfoodservice to offer front-of-meter services. But with @SunGiftSolar installs, wind gen and demand, future will see more tech added with behind-the-meter biz models being considered goo.gl/ooszei

Six suppliers awarded to public sector energy storage framework by NHS Trust zpr.io/6bRts

@MikeL_IHSMarkit As @CornwallInsight has pointed out, the TSO publication was followed by a document from SEM committee which overruled certain points, such as increasing max procurement to 140MW and allowing 50MW projects. More can be found here goo.gl/bZwRTS

@DavidEnergyNews Article you posted last Friday isn't accurate. Up to 120 MW for the DS3 programme. 90 MW soft target, any whole project above 90 MW will end the process, limited to 30 MW. So will be between 91 and 120 MW.

@mlkubik @fluenceenergy ...in the Republic of Ireland" I should have clarified.

"Most recent data from Eirgrid and ESB Networks showing that no battery storage projects have yet been contracted" -> Except of course @fluenceenergy's 10MW project for Kilroot Power Station @DavidEnergyNews (although not for new DS3)!

@thesolartrade go big with over 200 signatures on open letter to @claireperrymp @beisgovuk calling for export tariff to remain as fair payment to small scale generators. Also raises question of legality compared to existing @EU_Commission legislation goo.gl/nFbQZk

Wider access to Balancing Mechanism slated for February 2019 by Ofgem zpr.io/6yvSs