The two DNOs are working with innovation company Gnosys Global on the project to test the inclusion of an additive in the fluid which will react and plug a gap in the cable if it comes into contact with air.
DNOs test self-healing cable to minimise leaks Read More »
The document reveals leader Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to bring all energy network companies under public ownership “immediately” following a Labour election win, The Telegraph reports.
Document reveals Labour plan to nationalise energy networks Read More »
Paw Patrol, a network innovation allowance funded project, is to build on the previous project ‘Gas Detection Dogs’ to investigate how sniffer dogs can be practically deployed to assist gas engineers in undertaking field operations.
Dogs to do leakage detection Read More »
Northern Powergrid is to investigate whether domestic storage can be used to increase the overall amount of PV installed while avoiding the costly network reinforcement required for large PV installations.
Domestic storage could change design rules for retrofit PV Read More »
Currently utility-scale storage developments make up 84 per cent of total installed capacity, but by 2024 behind-the-meter storage will account for two-thirds of capacity according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Domestic storage will dominate by 2024 Read More »
In its submission to the government and Ofgem’s smart systems call for evidence, the ENA said its members support flexibility, including storage, being procured from the competitive market.
Don’t rule out DNO-owned storage, ENA warns Read More »
Emery joins the company from generation company Drax where he most recently held the position of group operations director.
Drax director to replace Johnson at ENW Read More »
Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) want to demonstrate the potential of the geothermal resource in the UK to produce electricity and renewable heat. The plant will supply up to 3 MWe (Mega Watt electrical) of electricity which is enough energy to power 3,000 homes.
Drilling starts at UK’s first deep geothermal electricity plant Read More »
The figure is little more than a third of the £15 million prize pool which was up for grabs through the first tier portfolio reward (FTPR) scheme.
DNOs awarded £5.5m for ‘exceptional’ innovation Read More »
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a consultation on a set of ‘milestones’ generation developers will have to meet or risk losing their network connection.
DNOs could be given greater powers to free up network capacity Read More »
