network reinforcement
Power
SP Energy Networks reveals fault level management breakthrough
Electricity distributor SP Energy Networks has unveiled groundbreaking new technology that can give an accurate real-time reading of the short circuit capacity, or fault level, on networks.
Technology & Operations
SSEN submits case to Ofgem for Orkney transmission link
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), operating as Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission under licence, has submitted a 'needs case' to Ofgem for a 220kV subsea cable transmission link from Orkney to the Scottish mainland.
Gas
Ofgem claws back £185m from National Grid
Ofgem has confirmed a £185m spending allowance cut for National Grid in its mid-period review of electricity and gas transmission.
Power
First power conductor in 30 years doubles capacity in Scotland
The installation of a new 275kV single conductor has allowed SP Energy Networks to connect an offshore wind farm to its network while avoiding the need for major reinforcement.
Power
Northern Powergrid invests £10m reinforcing network in Newcastle
Northern Powergrid is to invest £10 million in Newcastle's power network by installing two new 132,000 volt underground cables through the city.
Power
WPD to develop prototype to aid EV connections
Western Power Distribution is to develop a prototype device which will increase capacity on low voltage networks and optimise connections for electric vehicles, distributed generation and energy storage.
Innovation, technology & operations
Electric vehicles: who should pay?
Stewart Reid discusses the options for recovering the costs of network reinforcement needed for electric vehicles, and the unintended consequences of doing so.
Technology & Operations
WPD to fill EV electrical emission data void
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is to gather its own data on standards compliance for electric vehicles as vehicles manufacturers are “unwilling” to share important data.
Power
Good Energy: protect local grids from EVs now
Good Energy’s chief executive Juliet Davenport has called for legislation to ensure electric vehicles automatically charge at times of low energy demand to protect local energy grids.