connections
Technology & Operations
Connection options highlighted in ENA consultation
Standardising the way connection requests are handled across all network operators is something that is being considered as part of a consultation on application interactivity and connection queue management.
Technology & Operations
Ipsum Group acquires Stormport
Utilities and infrastructure services group Ipsum Group Limited has completed the acquisition of Stormport Professional Services Limited - a provider of electricity network asset installation, maintenance and repair services.
Technology & Operations
SP Energy continues work on Scotland connections project
Construction teams at SP Energy Networks have battled through tough terrain to deliver another key stage of the South West Scotland Connections Project.
Policy & Regulation
Ofgem connections penalty ‘unjustified’
Ofgem's intention to penalise distribution network operators (DNOs) to the tune of £13.9m for subpar connections services is "unjustified" a senior director at UK Power Networks (UKPN) has said.
Power
DNOs face penalties over subpar connection services
Ofgem has warned distribution network operators (DNO) they are likely to face penalties of around £13.9 million for failing to provide satisfactory connection services.
Technology & Operations
Composite conductor cuts transmission connection time
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has utilised an innovative composite conductor to cut the grid connection time for Beinneun wind farm by two months.
Technology & Operations
Microwaves open door to increased network capacity
An anaerobic digestion plant on the Isle of Wight has successfully used microwave technology to connect to the electricity distribution network without traditional generating restrictions.
Power
Flexible connections free 3.7GW of network capacity
New approaches taken by distribution network operators to speed up the connections process for distributed generation has enabled 3.7GW of connection offers, but stakeholders have said DNOs could still do more.
Customers
WPD cuts supply interruption time by 49%
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has cut the average time its customers are without power by 49% on the level in 2011/12, beating its target of 23% set by Ofgem for the entire eight-year price control period.
Power
WPD to expand connection options through storage trial
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is to explore alternative connections for storage which could also give customers more connection options.