Energy

In this category, we focus on power generation, transmission and distribution systems at an industrial and infrastructure level. We examine conventional and renewable generation assets, grid architecture, substations, transformer stations, load balancing mechanisms and frequency stability. Particular attention is given to grid integration of distributed energy resources, system flexibility, reserve capacity management and power quality parameters.

We publish in-depth articles on network modernization, expansion of transmission and distribution infrastructure, smart grid development and evolving electricity market structures. Regulatory frameworks, grid connection requirements, energy pricing mechanisms and system resilience are addressed from a technical and operational perspective, with emphasis on real-world implementation challenges.

Negative electricity prices – what do they mean for the market and power producers?

Negative electricity prices – what do they mean for the market and power producers?

2 March 2026

Negative electricity prices mean that, in a given hour, the wholesale power price falls below £0/MWh. This is not a...

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What determines the efficiency of a coal-fired power station?

What determines the efficiency of a coal-fired power station?

30 January 2026

The efficiency of a coal-fired power station depends primarily on six factors: fuel quality, steam parameters, boiler and turbine efficiency,...

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Reversible heat pumps – how they work and their applications

Reversible heat pumps – how they work and their applications

27 January 2026

A reversible heat pump is a system that can not only heat a building but also cool it. This does...

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The price of green certificates – market mechanisms and their impact on renewable energy

The price of green certificates – market mechanisms and their impact on renewable energy

20 January 2026

The price of a green certificate is not the price of renewable electricity itself. It is the price of a...

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EN 50160 and the stability of the power system

EN 50160 and the stability of the power system

14 January 2026

EN 50160 is not a standard for assessing power system stability. It describes the voltage characteristics at a user’s supply...

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How should EN 50549 and the connection requirements be interpreted?

How should EN 50549 and the connection requirements be interpreted?

5 January 2026

EN 50549 is an important technical standard, but it does not by itself provide a complete basis for deciding whether...

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