Leicester Square flagship project inspires worksite innovation
Innovative ways to replace massive underground equipment without disrupting communities are set to be copied from UK Power Networks’ recent Leicester Square substation upgrade. The firm used a ‘megalift’ self-loading trailer for the first time to reduce each new transformer’s delivery time by four weeks and achieved new heights of community engagement by working closely […]
Warwick and Leamington Spa set for boost from CityFibre
CityFibre has named Warwick and Leamington Spa as the next locations in line for a multi-million-pound investment in digital infrastructure – a move that will see the towns join the nation’s growing list of full fibre enabled communities. CityFibre is set to invest £30m in a new network that will bring fast and reliable full […]
Open data to kick start net zero plans
Local authorities can now fast-track their plans to achieve net zero since UK Power Networks made it easier to access the data they need to deliver the transition. The pioneering approach to data is providing 100 data sets all in one place. In partnership with local authorities including Essex County Council and the Greater London […]
Electricity market reform must promote clean energy, says ECA
ECA has called on the government to make sure our energy is taxed fairly, and generation of clean electricity is stimulated through flexible arrangements. Responding to a consultation by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), ECA identified three key reforms it says will lead to low-carbon, cost-effective and secure energy for households […]
Bureau Veritas advises businesses on EV charging
Driving forward with its ambitious plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2030, the government recently announced a new £20 million pilot scheme to give drivers access to more than 1,000 EV charge points across the country. With this latest announcement set to ignite a renewed surge […]
Croydon electricity grid protected from flood risk
Thousands of homes will benefit from more secure power supplies through a £800,000 flood defence scheme completed by power workers at Croydon Grid. Engineers at UK Power Networks have installed permanent flood barriers to protect the site in the event of a 1-in-1,000-year flood of the River Wandle, a tributary of the River Thames. The […]
THIS is the future of heat pump installation
BEIS awards grant funding to Thormer Solutions to develop revolutionary new heat pump app for installers and their customers. Total Heat Pump Installation Solution (THIS) is an exciting new software package and supporting app, set to revolutionise the heat pump sector. Part funded by the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Heat Pump […]
Pension Awareness Week: expert advice for electricians
Preparing for retirement can be challenging, and it can be difficult to know where to start. In fact, research by IronmongeryDirect found that one in eight (13%) tradespeople approaching retirement age (55-64) don’t have any financial preparations for retirement. So, this Pension Awareness Week, what do you need to know about saving for retirement? IronmongeryDirect […]
Bumper apprenticeships for electrical industry
The UK’s largest distribution network operator plans to recruit a bumper intake of 50 apprentices in 2023 to support the country’s transition to net zero. Apprentices who join the company will be trained in traditional skills that maintain, repair and build electricity networks which help deliver power to 8.4 million homes and businesses across the […]
Investment boosts electric vehicle charging firm
Trojan Energy will expand its operations and workforce after securing a £9 million backing from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The Aberdeen based business specialises in flat-and-flush vehicle charge points, which remove the requirement for any obstructive roadside infrastructure and leave the pavement clear of clutter. It is hoped the convenience of the system will […]