GB
Renewable Energy
First green hydrogen heating network gets go ahead in Scotland
Scottish and Southern Gas Networks (SGN) has been given the go ahead to demonstrate green hydrogen heating in customers’ homes.
Digitalisation
5G connected smart substations to be trialled by UK Power Networks
UK network operator UK Power Networks has been given the go ahead for a world first pilot of 5G connected smart substation operation.
Energy & Grid Management
Flexibility market models to be tested by GB network operator
Different flexibility market models are to be tested by network operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
New technology
Network drone monitoring deployed by GB operator
Network operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is monitoring towers across central southern England with drones.
Energy & Grid Management
Integrated smart energy lab launched in northeast England
The Integrated Smart Energy Lab (ISE Lab) combines smart energy research and testing capabilities across northeastern England.
New technology
Hydrogen can be distributed in Britain’s gas networks, new study finds
Hydrogen ‘deblending’ could enable the distribution of hydrogen in existing gas networks in GB, new study finds.
Energy & Grid Management
Wind, hydro secured for network flexibility on Scottish isle
Wind and hydro have been secured for flexibility in a first of its type contract by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
Energy & Grid Management
Dynamic containment frequency response service launched on GB grid
The system operator’s ability to respond rapidly to flow disturbances on the grid is enhanced with the fast dynamic containment frequency response service.
Smart Meters
Jersey Electricity completes 51,000 smart meter rollout
Jersey has become the first British jurisdiction to complete its smart meter rollout after accelerating the final phase during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Smart Meters
Ed’s note: GB smart meter rollout under fire
Recent news on Smart Energy International has revealed that the smart meter rollout in the UK is under pressure. In addition to accusations that the...
