£3.8m network boost for Western Isles
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has completed a £3.8 million programme of works to reinforce and improve the electricity network in the Western Isles. The project included...
View ArticleWPD starts work on £6m Cadbury substation
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has started work on a £6 million scheme that serves Cadbury’s historic factory in Bournville, Birmingham. The project, which is expected to run until 2022, involves...
View ArticleOfgem confirms RIIO2 price control methodology
Ofgem has confirmed plans to almost slash in half the returns that energy networks can make. The energy regulator has this morning (24 May) ratified its price control methodology for the new RIIO2...
View ArticleUKPN reveals electricity network control system plans
Network operator UK Power Networks has unveiled plans for what it claims is the world’s most advanced electricity network control system. UKPN is investing £15 million in Active Network Management...
View ArticleWPD announces results from latest flexibility tender
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has awarded flexibility contracts totalling 21.5MW through its Flexible Power offering following the completion of its latest procurement round. Contracts were awarded...
View ArticleNGN using robot to carry out gas pipe repairs
Northern Gas Networks is using a robot called STAN to travel through underground pipes and carry out repairs. It is being used on an average of two jobs every week and can reduce disruption for...
View ArticleSGN and Murphy enter JV
SGN and Murphy have entered into a new 50:50 joint-venture in utility asset ownership. The gas network has acquired 50% ownership in Murphy Utility Assets (MUA), a recently established utility...
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Putting the focus on flexibility
The Energy Institute’s incoming president Steve Holliday reflects on the Energy Barometer 2019 and calls for a renewed and visionary focus on flexibility. The great success story of the UK’s transition...
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Keeping power cuts to a minimum
As recent events in South America have proven, power cuts can cause widespread disruption, even if they only last a few hours. Network talked to operators in the UK to find out how they are building a...
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