The Week in Flexibility: Rapid Response Prevents UK Interconnector Woes
Each week, we take a look at the week in flexibility trading that has just been, and a look at what's next. Enjoy our latest instalment. Last week started on a huge high as the UK cantered towards a whole week without coal generation. Not only were we smashing the previous record of no coal usage (and it is worth remembering that it was only set last month).
The week in Flexibility: SP10 produces a record low!
Each week, we take a look at the week in flexibility trading that has just been and a look at what's next. Enjoy our latest instalment. The short week wasn’t short on excitement throughout the system and in the Balancing Mechanism. As the UK got back into the swing of things following the Easter holiday weekend the System Price began relatively low (around £22/MWh).
This Week in Flexibility: Unexpected events trip the system
Each week, we take a look at the week in flexibility trading that has just been, and a look at what's next. Enjoy our latest instalment. The steady but unseasonably warm weather made for a stable start to last week as we started refrigerating our chocolate eggs, eagerly beginning the countdown to Easter.
On the Verge of a Tipping Point for the UK Energy Transition – Balancing Mechanism Report – Q1 2019
In Part 2 of this Limejump report, our trading team takes a look at the various markets we participate in and the combined influences that shape these. Our Traders have identified a number of trends throughout the quarter to develop our market view. In this instalment, we focus on the Balancing Mechanism and ancillary markets.
On the Verge of a Tipping Point for the UK Energy Transition – Limejump Market Report – Q1 2019
In Part 1 of our new Limejump Quarterly report, our trading team takes a look at the various markets we participate in and the combined influences that shape these. Our Traders have identified a number of trends throughout the quarter to develop our market view. These evolving trends and insights will be influential for our asset optimisation strategies throughout the remainder of 2019.
Limejump Signs Power Purchase Agreement with National Trust Wales
National Trust’s Gelli Iago Hydro Plant in Snowdonia added to Limejump's Virtual Power Platform. Limejump, the energy tech leader, has secured its first Power Purchase Agreement with the National Trust. The 45kW Gelli lago hydro scheme, located in Snowdonia (North Wales), will become a part of Limejump's award-winning Virtual Power Platform (VPP).
The Week in Flexibility: The long and short of it
Each week, we take a look at the week in flexibility trading that has just been, and a look at what's next. Enjoy our latest instalment. Last week kicked off with a lower than seasonal System Price of £48.65/MWh coupled with rising wind generation – a steady 3GW across the day before a peak of 5GW before bedtime, which helped meet the evening peak demand.
The Week in Flexibility: Flips, fluctuation and forecasts
After a benign week at the end of March, the start of April last week delivered significant interest to the balancing mechanism. Tuesday gave us a morning with swings of up to £40 as the country got ready for work.
Limejump Shortlisted for BusinessGreen Leaders Awards
BusinessGreen, one of the UK's leading energy publications and web news sources has announced the finalists for their 2019 BusinessGreen Leaders awards.
Limejump Shortlisted in Multiple Categories for the Prestigious REA Awards 2019
Limejump is honoured to be shortlisted in 4 different categories at the 2019 Renewable Energy Awards, recognising the position Limejump has developed for renewable resources through the Limejump Virtual Power Platform.
The Week in Flexibility: Solar up, wind down, coal closing and a negative weekend …. another unpredictable seven days.
Our biggest news of the week comes from this weekend’s events. In a first of a kind scenario, the System Price dropped to -£50 for settlement period 21 (about the time you were relaxing with the Sunday papers) and remained negative until 4:30 pm resulting in an average System Price of just 6.29 for the whole day.
The Week in Flexibility – #StormGareth offers a glimpse of the extremes to come
Welcome to our new weekly blog taking a look at frequency balancing activity. Each week we’ll share our view on the week just past and a look at what's next, so keep an eye on our blog for the latest instalment.
Super-charged – Limejump completes acquisition agreement with Shell New Energies
It’s my pleasure to announce that we have reached an agreement for Shell to purchase Limejump in a deal that will enable both companies to accelerate the UK’s energy systems transition to a zero-carbon and cleaner future.
Super-charged for the future
Limejump welcomes its acquisition by Shell London, February 27, 2019 Shell* has agreed to acquire Limejump Ltd, a UK based energy technology company. With this deal Limejump’s technology and management team will enable both companies to continue to take steps to support the UK energy system’s transition to a lower carbon future.
Limejump’s VP of Sales is recognised as part of the 30 under 30 by Forbes Europe
Joe McDonald, Vice President of Sales at Limejump has been recognised for his commercial acumen in the fourth Forbes 30 Under 30 2019 award selection for Europe.
Five things that influence power prices
UK power prices are under constant pressure from both local and international forces. In this post, we look at a number of the major influences that can affect the UK energy landscape.
Limejump secures the majority of the fully Dynamic Volume awarded in the January month ahead tender, continuing their dominant trend in FFR Auctions
Limejump’s success, with 57% of the fully Dynamic volume awarded, provided contracts for all units bid.
CEO Erik Nygard Reviews a Year in Limejump and Takes a Look at What’s Next in 2019
At the beginning of 2018, we sat in a small but energetic office in Waterloo. This space had been the breeding ground for many of the adventures we were about to execute in the year to come.
Limejump Recognised for Tech Leadership at BusinessGreen Technology Awards
Limejump celebrated further award success at the BusinessGreen technology awards on Friday the 7th December, hosted by the prestigious May Fair Hotel, London.
Limejump Wins Big at 2018 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards
Winners Were Unveiled on December 6th at a Black-Tie Event in New York City Energy Tech leader Limejump was named Rising Star at the 2018 S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards held in New York City. Hosted by S&P Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, the annual awards program honours organizations and individuals in the energy industry who are dedicated to achieving excellence.