Strategy & Management
Power
UK Power Networks sets out vision for DSO transition
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has published its vision for transitioning to a distribution system operator (DSO) in a future energy system characterised by distributed energy resources and low carbon technologies.
Power
ENA reveals roadmap for shift to DSO model
The Energy Networks Association has published a roadmap outlining the key steps in the introduction of the distribution system operator (DSO) model for local power networks.
Power
WPD calls for feedback on DSO plan
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has called for responses to its new roadmap for the evolution of the network into a distribution system operator (DSO).
Strategy & Management
Unleashing innovative SMEs ‘vital’ for transforming grids
Networks must do more to unleash the potential of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a new study launched at Utility Week Live.
Gas
The road to RIIO2
Ofgem should review the detail of the networks' regulatory framework, but not throw the baby out with the bath water, warns Maxine Frerk.
Power
Limejump wins contract to manage Britain’s biggest battery
Smart energy firm Limejump has won a contract to manage UK Power Networks' pioneering Leighton Buzzard battery storage facility - the biggest anywhere in Britain.
Gas
National Grid profits surge
National Grid Group has announced a substantial rise in profits in the year to the end of March.
Power
Western Power Distribution scopes out trajectory for storage
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched a consultation to establish the potential level of growth of energy storage within its networks.
Power
Smarter Grid Solutions launches distributed energy arm
Smarter Grid Solutions is seeking new commercial opportunities for its active network management software in the distributed energy resources market.
Power
Complex whole systems for critical national infrastructure
What connects Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), Transport, Heat & Cooling, Healthcare, Built Environment, Industry, Retail, Residential and Commercial activity? asks Duncan Botting.
Power
FPSA the right vehicle for driving energy future
To meet the needs of customers in the future the current power system needs to change, says Sacha Meckler.
Gas
National Grid Gas Distribution reveals new name
National Grid Gas Distribution is to be renamed as Cadent starting this Tuesday (2 May) following the sale of a majority stake in the business to an international consortium of investors.
Power
SP Energy Networks sees fall in earnings
SP Energy Networks has reported a slight fall in profits in the three months to the end of March which was attributed to the "phasing of investments" as part of RIIO-ED1.
Power
Why the NIS Directive is making utility security a priority
Utilities must act now and prioritise action to prevent potential security breaches and ensure security of supply, writes Jon Longstaff, head of Cyber Security (EMEA) at OMNETRIC Group.
Heat
Innovating towards a DSO model
With over 30 years' service, I can probably now be considered a veteran of the energy network world. While I hate to be reminded I'm not getting any younger, it does allow me to take stock of the changes I've seen in my time working for one of the country's largest and most diverse network operators, writes Stewart Reid, Scottish and Southern Energy's head of Asset Management & Innovation.
Gas
National Grid completes sale of majority stake in gas distribution networks
National Grid has completed the sale of a 61 per cent share in its gas distribution business to a consortium of international investors.
Strategy & Management
Energy Systems Catapult and Beama formalise joint working
The Energy Systems Catapult and Beama have signed a new agreement for joint working on energy system innovation.
Power
Getting ready to transform the power system
Eric Brown, the head of innovation at the Energy Systems Catapult, outlines the next stages of Future Power System Architecture Project
Power
Northern Powergrid invests in mobile-first supply chain solution
Northern Powergrid has invested in mobile logistics technology to improve the efficiency of its operations.
Strategy & Management
SO proposals recognise ‘vast experience’ says National Grid
National Grid has welcomed Ofgem's proposals for the electricity system operator (SO) role as recognising it's "vast experience" in balancing the system.
Strategy & Management
ENA launches project to aid evolution of network roles
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a new project to explore the challenges around the evolving roles of network companies in the transition to a smart, flexible energy network.
Gas
Gas: four paths to 2050
National Grid is to boost customer engagement to provide a clearer picture of the future of the gas transmission system
Gas
Power play: an interview with John Pettigrew
What does the energy system's most influential chief executive think about current transformation challenges?
Gas
WWU: storage costs of electrifying Cornwall could tip £36bn a year
The total annual capital cost of the electricity storage necessary to meet the heat, light and power requirements of Cornwall through low carbon sources alone by 2050 could reach £36,784 billion.
Strategy & Management
Eon ramps up focus on electric vehicles
Eon will focus on providing customer solutions for electric vehicles and has set out plans to take a leading role in developing Europe's charging infrastructure.
Power
RedT to raise £12m to accelerate growth
Energy storage technology company RedT has conditionally raised £12 million from selling new shares to institutional and other investors to allow it to "aggressively ramp up" its sales and marketing efforts.
Gas
North-south divide driving transmission investment
National Grid has identified potential network capacity deficits arising from increasing north-to-south electricity flows in Scotland and England.
Gas
North-south divide driving transmission investment
National Grid has identified potential network capacity deficits arising from increasing north to south electricity flows in Scotland and England.
Heat
What does DSO really mean?
Distribution network operators are starting their transition to distribution system operators, but the industry lacks consensus on what the role really entails.
Power
The other half
Fresh to his role as director at UKPN Services, Ian Smyth gives Network an insight to operating in a competitive market and how regulated businesses can expect far more interaction with his company in the future.
Power
National Grid: Gas network must be ‘more flexible’ to deal with volatility
The gas transmission network will need to become "more flexible" to deal with the growing volatility of supply and demand, National Grid has said in a new report.
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