Final stage of Lewes power upgrade starts
Engineers have been carrying out improvements at an electricity substation that delivers power supplies to thousands of local homes and businesses.
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Technology Operations
Finding fault: bringing fresh intelligence to LV network management
Keeping the lights on has never been more challenging. And with customers increasingly reliant on supply continuity, the threats of interruptions and consequent penalties are major preoccupations for every distribution network operator (DNO).
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Finding faults
Ofgem figures show that the number of electricity interruptions was above 40 per 100 customers at 11 of the 14 network operators in 2016/17.
Findings of ENA’s Future Worlds consultation revealed
According to the findings in the ENA’s impact assessment consultation, there is strong agreement to build closer coordination between distribution system operators (DSO) and the electricity system operator (ESO) – World B.
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Firms invited to bid for construction of Ireland-Wales interconnector
Greenlink Interconnector Limited is inviting firms to bid for a variety of work packages which include the design, construction and maintenance of the undersea and underground HVDC cable system as well as the design, construction and maintenance of converter stations in Wexford in Ireland, and Pembrokeshire in Wales, where the interconnector will connect to the electricity grids.
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First blockchain based grid asset register launched
The partners will build a “first-of-a-kind” shared asset register of electricity generation and storage connected to the transmission and distribution networks.
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Final chance to enter Utility Week Stars Awards
Executives and managers have until Tuesday 3 April to nominate teams and individuals who have gone above and beyond to keep water and gas flowing and the lights on across the nation.
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Expect the unexpected
In the past, grid operators would use frequency as the measure of balance between electricity supply and demand. However, the picture has become significantly more complex as penetration of renewable energy has grown.
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Faraday Grid attracts £25m investment
The company said in a statement that this collaboration will support its ongoing global expansion, including in the UK, United States, Japan, Australia and Europe. It will also accelerate commercialisation of the company’s Faraday Exchanger technology with project partners worldwide.
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Faraday Grid launches Faraday Exchanger technology
The systems design and energy technology company recently launched its prototype Faraday Exchanger at a live demonstration at Scotland’s National Museum in Edinburgh. More than 100 energy sector specialists, academics and investors from around the world attended the launch to witness the Exchanger in action.
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