Microgeneration
The UK Government defines microgeneration as heat and power generating technologies with either an electrical output below 50kW or a thermal output below 45kW.
Knowledge Base
Microgrids
A microgrid is a localised energy system with the capacity to disconnect from the grid and operate as a standalone system.
Modelling and Simulation
Powerstar has extensive and unrivalled capability to model and simulate multiple Behind the Meter (BtM) power flows.
National Balancing Point (NBP)
The National Balancing Point is a virtual gas trading hub used to price UK natural gas
Nord Stream 2
The controversial Nord Stream 2 project would double Russian gas exports into Germany
Ofgem
The office of Gas and Electricity Markets, generally referred to by the acronym Ofgem, is the government regulator for the electricity and gas markets in the UK.
Oil Markets
Volatile global oil markets impact significantly on gas and electricity prices
OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an international cartel that works to collectively influence global oil prices
Paris Climate Agreement
The Paris Climate Agreement is a global commitment to limit carbon emissions with the intention of keeping global temperature increases below 2C
Pass-Through Charges
Pass-through charges refer to fees paid to companies who operate and maintain the electricity network.
Power Purchase Agreement
A Corporate Power Purchase Agreement, known as a CPPA or PPA, is an energy contract between an energy user and a renewable energy generator.
Power Resilience
While most organisations and businesses have recently turned more attention towards greater resilience, one vital but potentially overlooked aspect of this is power resilience