UK Power Networks
Smart Grid
Smart grids progressing globally, benchmarking shows
SP Group’s annual Smart Grid Index indicates that most utilities are embracing new technologies in response to industry challenges.
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
Major flexibility call launched by UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks has unveiled a £50 million funding package for flexibility covering more than 130 sites in its largest ever open tender.
Digitalisation
AI tech to drive electrification for global fleet operators
The EV Fleet-Centred Local Energy Systems (EFLES) project is aimed at optimising logistics companies’ growing electric vehicle (EV) fleets and demonstrating how smart charging can incentivise large fleet operators to go electric.
Components
UKPN installs “world’s fastest” fault detection system
UKPN has installed new technology which it claims can detect and protect electricity networks from faults faster than any similar technology currently available.
Policy & Regulation
UKPN is the first operator to achieve carbon emissions standard
The Carbon Trust has certified UKPN as having an absolute reduction of 6.6% in carbon emissions since 2016.
Smart Grid
BEIS awards funding for Core4Grid initiative
geo, a leading provider of smart energy products, has been successful in securing funding from the UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
News
UK Power Networks to develop London’s first virtual power plant
UK Power Networks will create a virtual power station in London to ensure grid reliability.
The utility is partnering with Powervault to implement the initiative.
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