Technology & Operations
Power
UK Power Networks announces 25 ‘flexibility first’ zones
UK Power Networks has announced ambitious plans to procure more than 100MW of flexibility services from distributed energy resources (DER).
Technology & Operations
£3.4m EV infrastructure plan being considered in Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Council will consider a £3.4 million plan to introduce a 'strategic, citywide network of electric vehicle charging points.'
Customers
EV project recognised by Ofgem
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has been awarded a discretionary reward of £300,000 from Ofgem's Low Carbon Networks Fund for its My Electric Avenue project.
Power
ENW to deliver upgrade in Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Engineers from Electricity North West have started an essential £15,000 power upgrade project in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.
Technology & Operations
Network Asset Performance Conference 2018
The 2018 Network Asset Performance Conference addressed how networks can mitigate risk and better monitor assets; adopt innovative strategies in the supply chain; prepare for transport decarbonisation; and optimise data to transform asset management. Find out what this year's sponsors had to say about the event.
Technology & Operations
Green fuel for HGVs
The people behind the first commercial high-pressure compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station tell their story.
Gas
Networks funding adjustment requests given green light
Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that network companies can apply for additional allowances to cover extra costs in their price controls, which had not been forecast when they were agreed.
Technology & Operations
£350m financing will support network investment in NI
NIE Networks has secured £350 million of financing to support electricity network investment in Northern Ireland.
Power
AI could halve the number of power cuts
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict and prevent power cuts before they happen, potentially helping to halve the number of outages.
Power
Research shows EV take up remains low
New research carried out by Electricty North West shows that just two per cent of British drivers currently own an electric car.
Power
Marine survey work starts for Greenlink interconnector
Offshore and nearshore surveying along the proposed route for an undersea electricity interconnector between the UK and Ireland is underway.
Gas
Fulcrum achieves £2m order book growth
Fulcrum, the UK's leading independent multi-utility infrastructure and services provider, has reported a £2 million growth in its order book.
Technology & Operations
Asset management strategies are changing
Utilities have long used a cycle-based maintenance approach to asset management, including activities such as inspections, refurbishments and replacements. This industry insight from Nokia looks at how their approach is changing.
Technology & Operations
Network 2019
Helping energy networks demonstrate and deliver exceptional service and innovation today and tomorrow.
Gas
Enabling the smart energy networks of the future
Dr Peter Couch, chief executive officer of the Joint Radio Company (JRC), highlights the importance of smart telecommunication technologies.
Gas
Understanding assets
Energy systems are changing and balancing the need to upgrade the networks for the future customer while maintaining the operational performance and affordability needed today is key. Ben Hargreaves reports.
Gas
Judges confirmed for Network Awards
The judges have been announced for the 2019 Network Awards.
Gas
Report highlights hydrogen opportunities
Scotland and North East England offer the best opportunities for successful hydrogen production hubs, according to a report from the Policy Exchange's energy team.
Power
Online portal could boost renewable generation
UK Power Networks is testing a new online portal that could save as much in carbon emissions as planting a forest 2.5 times the size of the city of London every year and reduce costs by at least £1 million a year.
Power
Composite poles used to power up Scotland
Composite poles have been deployed for the first time on Great Britain's transmission system and are being used to carry power lines from the Dorenell wind farm in Scotland.
Power
Storm causes damage to electricity network in NI
Storm Ali has caused significant damage to the electricity network in Northern Ireland.
Power
Lake District scenery enhanced as power lines removed
Electricity North West is working to remove decades-old overhead power lines and electricity poles in the Lake District.
Technology & Operations
Pod Point secures EV charging supply agreement with Kier
Electric vehicle charging provider Pod Point has won a three-year supplier agreement with Kier.
Heat
Creating certainty
Following the CMA's recent announcement recommending regulation of the heat network market, Jody Pittaway from SSE Enterprise Heat looks at why this is a welcome development for the industry.
Gas
Embracing change
Akshay Kaul, director of network price controls at Ofgem, speaks exclusively to Network editor Alec Peachey about the regulator's stakeholder engagement incentive and a range of other subjects including RIIO2, innovation and the future energy system.
Power
Active network management from LV to HV
ZIV Automation continues to push the boundaries of network management solutions.
Gas
New gas connection scheme launched in Bracknell
Network operator Cadent and Affordable Warmth Solutions (AWS) have launched a new gas connection scheme in Bracknell, Berkshire.
Customers
Making networks tick
Maxine Frerk, director at Grid Edge Policy and former senior partner networks at Ofgem, looks at the subject of network charging.
Gas
Network Awards launched
A new awards programme has been launched to recognise the good work taking place across the UK's energy networks, their supply chains and stakeholders.
Customers
WPD to deploy new software from Smarter Grid Solutions
Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) has agreed a new enterprise licence deal with Western Power Distribution (WPD), which will see the network operator deploy ANM Strata software across its entire network area.
Technology & Operations
Taskforce set up to accelerate adoption of EVs
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has set up an Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce to tackle energy sector opportunities and impacts associated with the rise of EVs.
Downloads
Protect electrical equipment from insulation failure
Insulation faults are a major cause leading to the eventual failure of electrical equipment. Partial discharge (PD) is a very reliable indicator of developing insulation faults. Regular PD testing allows users to detect and analyze PD activity
Downloads
How E.ON. is helping the City of London become a zero emissions city
Discover Citigen. Deep in the heart of our bustling capital
Downloads
The Innovation Factor: Managing the transition to smart communication technologies in the electricity distribution sector white paper
The transition from legacy communications systems to new technologies can seem daunting for organisations in the electricity sector. But with market dynamics changing rapidly