On the anniversary of the Iberian blackout, some reflections from me on the challenges of running a low carbon power system. Renewables are not a blocker, they just present a slightly different set of engineering challenges that we need to meet head on to maintain stable and reliable grid operation.

Check out our latest Talking Energy podcast. Following the recent Government decision to reject zonal pricing, @cmaciver11.bsky.social and Robert Gross why the Government decided not to proceed with zonal pricing plan, and what their focus should turn to. ukerc.ac.uk/multimedia/t...

Our latest blog takes a closer look at why curtailment costs are soaring, and how network availability plays a pivotal role. Read it in full below⤵️ @cmaciver11.bsky.social @strathcep.bsky.social ukerc.ac.uk/news/transmi...

I made a surprise TV debut on Friday's BBC Scotland News at 7 show, responding to Greg Jackson's pitch for zonal pricing

UKERC models the impact of zonal pricing on CfD auctions needed to hit CP30. Implementing zonal pricing when transmission build is uncertain puts the cart before the horse, exposing investors to unnecessary risks, pushing up strike prices by up to £20/MWh. ukerc.ac.uk/publications...