All-Energy Exhibition & Conference 2025 – Shaping the Future of Clean Energy
We had a brilliant two days at the All-Energy Conference 2025 in Glasgow! From hosting conversations at Stand P20 to hearing our Managing Director, Anna Ferguson, speak on queue reform and curtailment, it was a packed and productive event. We connected with professionals from across the low-carbon sector and came away inspired for the year ahead. Read our full event recap and see what’s in store for All-Energy 2026
May 22, 2025
Power System Stability
In today’s highly interconnected power networks, maintaining stability is critical to ensuring a reliable electricity supply. Power system stability refers to the grid's ability to remain in or return to a balanced state following disturbances, such as equipment failures or sudden changes in demand. This concept underpins everything from the smooth operation of household appliances to the security of national infrastructure. As renewable energy sources and demand-side variability grow, understanding and managing system stability has never been more important.
May 16, 2025
Understanding Intertrip Systems: An Essential Element of Modern Power Networks
As the UK’s electricity grid becomes cleaner, smarter, and more decentralised, maintaining system stability is more critical and more complex than ever. Enter intertrip systems: the unsung heroes of modern grid control. These automated protection schemes rapidly disconnect generators or loads during faults, helping prevent blackouts, manage Loss of Mains risks, and support load balancing in renewable-heavy systems. Here we explore what intertrips are, how they work, and why they’re central to the future of a stable, resilient power network.
May 2, 2025
What is the LDES Cap and Floor Scheme?
Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) has taken a major step forward with the launch of the UK’s first Cap and Floor revenue support scheme—recognised by Ofgem and the Government as essential to achieving Net Zero. The scheme offers financial certainty for LDES projects, creating real momentum for developers, technology providers, and investors. With the first application window now open (from 8th April), Blake Clough is already working with clients to capitalise on the opportunities. In this article, we outline what the scheme means, how to apply, and why early action is critical to success.
April 30, 2025
Why Do We Need Energy Storage?
Last week, Graduate Consultant Esme Butler Davies took the stage at the UK and World Energy Storage Conference to present her cutting-edge MEng research into Aluminium-ion batteries - offering a greener, safer alternative to traditional components.Her work earned her a prize in the Materials for Storage category, standing out among global researchers and industry experts tackling the future of energy.Read on to discover more about energy storage and why we need it as we transition to a Net Zero Energy Grid.
April 23, 2025
Connections Reform – Staying Ahead with the Right Support
With so much uncertainty surrounding the Connections Reform process, many developers and investors are unsure how to move forward. Since the introduction of TMO4+ and Clean Power 2030, we've been supporting our clients to better understand the changes and position themselves for a successful Gate 2 offer.
April 14, 2025
Quarter 1 2025 Newsletter
Catch up with us and see what has been happening in the first quarter of 2025!
April 11, 2025
How to Secure a Gate 2 Offer
With grid reforms accelerating and Clean Power 2030 targets looming, developers and investors must act now to secure a strong position. Our latest article explores how to improve your chances of receiving a Gate 2 offer and how Blake Clough Consulting supports clients with tailored queue modelling and strategic insight.
April 7, 2025
Co-Located BESS and Renewables – Advantages and Risks
Co-locating battery storage with renewables offers clear economic and operational advantages, but there’s a catch. As more projects share a single grid connection, export conflicts are emerging as a hidden risk, threatening project viability. With the right planning and grid strategy, however, these challenges can be managed, unlocking the full potential of co-located assets.
March 26, 2025
Automating Power Plant & Power Electronic Controller Tuning for Enhanced Grid Stability
Blake Clough Consulting is delighted to share key insights from a recent paper by Graduate Consultant James Thornton. This paper was presented at the 23rd Wind & Solar Integration Workshop in Helsinki (October 8–11, 2024) and has now been published in the IET Digital Library.
March 7, 2025