Ageing infrastructure is a problem for most utilities and understanding where to spend capital and maintenance budgets is an art rather than a science. Utilities can change this and optimise their spending by building data science into their asset management strategies.
Asset management strategies are changing Read More »
The Chancellor has announced that there will be an end of fossil-fuel heating systems in all new homes from 2025, as part of a ‘Future Homes standard’.
Assessing future heat options Read More »
More than £7 million is being invested by SSEN to future-proof this 14 kilometre section of its Thames Valley network, building resilience in to the power supply serving the region’s homes and businesses.
Ascot network upgrade reaches half-way point Read More »
The report – ‘A future hydrogen economy’ outlines the steps needed for a successful hydrogen economy in the UK by the year 2035.
Arup report highlights potential of hydrogen Read More »
If there’s one topic that can unite a room full of engineers in the UK, across the energy sector and beyond, it’s skills pipelines and future talent. But despite this animation industry skills obstacles seem immovable. Figures about skills gaps, job vacancies and potential economic value – to be lost or gained – are endlessly trotted out to perpetuate a sense of urgency about the challenges industry faces.
Are industry skills challenges insurmountable? Read More »
Full planning permission for the 400kv overhead electricity line, known as the North South Interconnector has been given by the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure.
Approval for electricity interconnector Read More »
The network operator’s latest group will be training to work on underground electricity cables and substations. They follow hot on the heels of a summer intake, many of whom are preparing to work at height, repairing and maintaining overhead power lines.
Apprentices start work at UK Power Networks Read More »
The company’s CEO Peter Emery joined managers and trainers from the network operator to congratulate the apprentices on their hard work and achievement in completing the three-year scheme at the network’s state-of-the-art training academy in Blackburn.
Apprentices graduate from ENW’s apprenticeship programme Read More »
The Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) funded scheme will invest capital funding in heat network projects, offering a substantial opportunity to assist the UK in achieving a clean and cost-effective transition towards a low carbon economy.
Applications for £320m HNIP funding invited Read More »
The utility is urging graduate recruits to apply for a place on the two-year programme based in the company’s Newport headquarters in Wales before the deadline on 7 April.
Application window for graduate scheme moves into final days Read More »
