Transformers

August 23, 2023

Current± Disruptors: how IONATE’s ‘all-in-one transformer’ can underpin a futureproof grid

Current± sat down with Luca Mezossy-Dona, co-founder at IONATE to discuss how real-time flow control and data can create a future smart grid.

Waste heat from transformers will be used to heat homes and businesses. Image: National Grid

August 25, 2021

SSE joins forces with National Grid to trial capturing waste heat from electricity transformers

SSE Energy Solutions and National Grid are to run a trial looking at generating hot water and space heating using waste heat from electricity transformers.

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.

December 6, 2019

Northern Powergrid to trial new transformers that could reduce annual losses by 2GWh

Northern Powergrid (NPg) has announced a trial of transformers that could reduce core losses by up to 90%.

Transformers

Current± Disruptors: how IONATE’s ‘all-in-one transformer’ can underpin a futureproof grid

SSE joins forces with National Grid to trial capturing waste heat from electricity transformers

UKPN introduces ‘green’ transformers to aid decarbonisation

Northern Powergrid to trial new transformers that could reduce annual losses by 2GWh

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