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July 13, 2020

WPD to deploy new tech to cut costs of rapid charger installs by up to £33.3m

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is developing new technology to make installing rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at motorway service stations easier and quicker.

July 9, 2020

EDF to provide flexibility for WPD using cohort of Powervault batteries

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has awarded EDF a flexibility contract for Bridgwater in Somerset.

Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Image: Robert J Heath.

June 19, 2020

Heat decarbonisation pathways for South Wales unveiled

Key strategic decisions on the decarbonisation of heat in South Wales will likely need to be made in the next five years to enable critical infrastructure investment planning.

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.

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.

May 12, 2020

WPD updates EV strategy in bid to rollout 'industry-leading' charging solutions

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has released its updated EV strategy as it outlines measures to help support the rollout.

May 4, 2020

WPD launches community energy strategy to help 'level the playing field'

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has published its Net Zero Communities strategy in a bid to offer greater levels of support for local energy.

Kaluza has built a software platform to replace legacy infrastructure. Image: Kaluza.

January 21, 2020

‘Significant moment’ as Kaluza provides the first paid flexibility service to WPD

Kaluza has become the first residential flexibility platform to provide a paid service to a UK distribution network operator, Western Power Distribution (WPD).

January 7, 2020

WPD seeking 334MW of flexibility services in 'largest' ever tender

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has announced a new tender for 334MW of demand response services across England and Wales, in what is the largest by any UK network operator, it says.

The report showed that although 47% of people working in the renewable sector expect a >5% pay increase

December 2, 2019

WPD and SSEN clinch power networks innovation funding as £55m goes unspent

Just two electricity projects have been successful in landing Network Innovation Competition (NIC) funding from Ofgem this year, with three rejected.

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WPD to deploy new tech to cut costs of rapid charger installs by up to £33.3m

EDF to provide flexibility for WPD using cohort of Powervault batteries

Heat decarbonisation pathways for South Wales unveiled

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

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

WPD updates EV strategy in bid to rollout 'industry-leading' charging solutions

WPD launches community energy strategy to help 'level the playing field'

‘Significant moment’ as Kaluza provides the first paid flexibility service to WPD

WPD seeking 334MW of flexibility services in 'largest' ever tender

WPD and SSEN clinch power networks innovation funding as £55m goes unspent

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