networks

Through the ETYS "we can always ensure that we have the right investment being made on system."
July 9, 2020

Ofgem unveils £25bn investment but networks label new proposals ‘deeply concerning’

​Ofgem has unveiled a £25 billion investment programme, to upgrade Great Britain’s energy networks over the next five years.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
July 3, 2020

ENA unveils DSO Implementation Plan to provide 'transparent route' for networks

​The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched its Distribution System Operator (DSO) Implementation Plan, mapping out steps for the transition.
The implications of the NIS Directive for UK energy companies
June 30, 2020

National Grid ESO Distributed ReStart project under budget as it hits halfway milestone

​National Grid ESO has released an update on its Distributed ReStart project as it hits the halfway point.
V2G as part of the Electric Nation project. Image: WPD.
June 3, 2020

WPD expects V2G to be 'more effective than smart charging' as it launches new trial

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) is launching a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial as part of its Electric Nation project.
Image: Energy Assets.
June 3, 2020

Network project DINO to manage loads ‘dynamically’ using AI

​Artificial intelligence (AI) could help manage local grids, to ensure that they are not overloaded by rapid growth in demand.
Image: WPD.
May 29, 2020

WPD opens up its mapped data for future energy scenarios across network

​Western Power Distribution (WPD) has shared its mapped data of future energy scenarios for the first time.
The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy
May 28, 2020

'Face uncomfortable truths' to improve infrastructure resilience, NIC recommends

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has proposed a new framework for resilience should be implemented across the nation’s economic infrastructure as it has a "duty to prepare."
SSE's Beatrice offshore wind farm. Image: SSE.
May 26, 2020

SSE calls for a 2040 net zero power system and 2030 ICE ban in action plan

​The government should set a target of achieving a net zero power system by 2040, SSE has recommended as part of a five-point action plan.
Image: UKPN.
May 22, 2020

UKPN introduces ‘green’ transformers to aid decarbonisation

​UK Power Networks (UKPN) is installing new steel core transformers at substations that are set to help support decarbonisation.
Image: Getty.
May 11, 2020

National Grid ESO reduces embedded generation over bank holiday weekend

​National Grid ESO’s new Downward Flexibility Management service was brought into play this weekend to cut embedded generation, along with the Grid Code modification which was also approved.

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