Over this time, our industry has seen a great deal of development as we have sought to make our networks more responsive and resilient. Our sector has moved from one that was focused on engineering-above-all to one that understands that delivering a reliable and efficient service for its customers should always be its driving force.
Innovating towards a DSO model Read More »
Phil Lawton, power systems practice manager at the Energy Systems Catapult and former future system operation manager at National Grid, looks at the key areas where the system operator and the industry could improve.
Industry views on blackout Read More »
The energy regulator sets price controls for the monopoly companies that operate Britain’s energy networks. The next set of price controls is expected to result in lower network costs for consumers while allowing the companies to respond to challenges including accommodating electric vehicles and other new technology.
Independent panel set up to challenge networks business plans Read More »
The company has also urged ministers to maintain support for innovation and avoid “unnecessary restrictive regulation” following the release of a green paper on the policy by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Industrial strategy for networks must be ‘hyper-local’ Read More »
This past year, we gained insight through stakeholder feedback and usage data, which told us our customers’ preferred method of communication was changing at a rapid rate.
Improving customer contact in the WhatsApp era Read More »
Cadent claim the trial “could help Britain dramatically cut its carbon emissions and open the door to a low-carbon hydrogen economy”.
Hydrogen trial given green light Read More »
As customer behaviours change and we become more digitally orientated, gamification of otherwise mundane tasks can help motivate people to take actions that benefit their health, their wallet and their lives. But, can gamification play a positive role in essential services or critical infrastructure?
How gamification can support the energy transition Read More »
By 2035 we envisage a very different world. We can expect a much more diverse range of heating sources, with significantly lower emissions, and where all new vehicles are low carbon. The energy system of the future will be more decentralised, disaggregated and multi-vector, where for each of our needs there will not be just one solution, but many.
How will energy look in 2035? Read More »
The new lithium-ion battery and charger, called ‘trak | power LiOn’ has been developed to satisfy the trend towards longer life in-cycling applications and better performance.
Hoppecke launch explosion-proof EV battery Read More »
Launched in 2015, Heat Trust is a voluntary stakeholder-led customer protection scheme for the growing heat network sector.
Heat Trust consults on plans to open up customer scheme Read More »
