It will be the first facility in Europe for at-scale living laboratory research, development and demonstration of new smart energy technologies and services in partnership with business and industry, involving the digitalisation of 24 substations, the installation of over 1,500 smart meters, 500 home controllers and a 5MW renewable integration package.
Landmark energy partnership for Siemens and Keele University Read More »
The energy supply mix in the UK has steadily changed over the last decade and the ever evolving decentralised landscape is presenting new challenges for network operators. With consumption patterns anticipated to significantly change in response to the electrification of heat and transport, combining key industry drivers and initiatives with digitalisation will play an important role within this sector.
Going digital: the hidden wealth of grids Read More »
For the first time since the industrial revolution the UK has gone for the longest period where no coal generated power entered the national grid. Much of this is thanks to the increased role gas has played in generating electricity. But at a time when the Committee on Climate Change and climate activists are calling for a zero-carbon world, why is gas still being used?
Gas’s role in a renewable world Read More »
Q: What key advice do you offer operators who are looking to fully digitalise their networks?
Digitalising the network Read More »
What are the current trends in energy systems and power transmission?
Blue: when green just isn’t enough Read More »
