A short quarter of a century ago, momentous changes in the structure and regulation of UK utilities spurred the launch of a tenacious industry journal – Utility Week. It was introduced as a resource to help executives, investors and regulators understand and anticipate the effects of privatisation and it has endured as a voice for and mirror to the industry through good times and bad.
A magazine is born – welcome to Network! Read More »
The 20-inch-wide Victorian era gas pipe directly under Bath Street has served the city well, but finally reached the end of its life.
160-year-old gas pipe ‘retired’ Read More »
Carl Ennis, chief executive, Siemens Great Britain and Ireland (pictured above)
2020 vision: Siemens’ outlook on the next 12 months Read More »
Nestling in a valley west of Stirling the community of Fintry have long been pioneers in local energy. With a stake in Earlsburn wind turbine, a biomass plant and solar PV on the sports centre roof it has significant renewable resources – as well as six EVs in a population of 700 and a heavy reliance on electric heating as it is off the gas grid. Over the last two years it has been looking at the potential for matching local supply and demand – both the practical challenges and the policy and regulatory changes needed.
A focus on community energy Read More »
The work has involved upgrading over 56km of old metal pipes to new long-lasting plastic pipes and upgrading more than 4,500 individual service pipes that supply homes and businesses.
£7.7m invested in Exeter’s gas network last year Read More »
This will more than double the number across the UK to 5,000. Rapid charge points can recharge a family car in as little as 20 minutes, compared to existing technology which can take 40 minutes – making the reality of driving electric vehicles easier and more accessible for people across the country.
£70m investment in rapid charging points Read More »
The “call for ideas” has been sent out by the Energy Networks Association (ENA) – the trade body for the sector.
£90m energy innovation competition launched Read More »
The Leeds City Gate report shows that a conversion of Leeds’ gas grid would be technically feasible, cost effective and could make a significant contribution to meeting the UK’s decarbonisation targets. NGN says that the benefits of conversion could be extended UK-wide.
100% hydrogen gas grid feasible says NGN Read More »
The companies have signed an agreement to expand their partnership to a 120MW portfolio of ultra-fast response energy storage projects for the UK grid.
120MW battery storage portfolio transaction completed Read More »
The multi-million-pound investment will allow for major upgrades on Kincardine Substation in Fife which plays a vital part in transporting electricity to Central and Southern Scotland and beyond.
£20m project to modernise electricity network in Fife Read More »
