electricity networks

How networks can overcome the EV challenge

Features, Power, Technology Operations /

Decarbonising the transport sector is a key element of UK government policy for meeting climate change targets. Against this backdrop, the market for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing rapidly and EVs are currently leading the way in decarbonising road transport, at least for domestic and light commercial use. However, as the uptake of EVs is increasing, the impact of charging requirements on the electricity networks is becoming an issue. Might this, coupled with the existing regulation in this area, seriously hamper the adoption of EVs?

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Enabling the smart grid

Features, Gas, Power, Technology Operations /

Government demands for decarbonisation, a changing energy landscape of renewables, demand-side response, battery storage, the growth of electric vehicles and advances in digital technology require the use of innovative tools and techniques. These include: IoT, web-based customer self-service, blockchain, geospatial and even space-based technologies such as Earth Observation to enable the transition of distribution network operators (DNOs) to distribution system operators (DSOs) and the creation of the smart grid. 

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ENA announces second Electricity Innovation Forum event

News, Power, Technology Operations /

Taking place on Thursday 28 June, under the theme of New Technologies and Commercial Evolution, the forum is aimed at sharing the latest knowledge and findings from the networks leading energy innovation projects. The theme is taken from the recently published Electricity Network Innovation Strategy, which covers five themes based on industry trends and challenges.

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