South London students get skills boost
12 young people from under-represented backgrounds in South London are getting the chance to develop their employability skills through a new training programme by UK Power Networks. The students, 16 to 18 years old, participating through youth empowerment charity Urban Synergy, are spending a month at the energy firm completing the DREAM programme, developing skills […]
Digital communications upgrade supports a reliable, flexible power network
UK Power Networks has upgraded digital communications across 16,000 electricity substations to enhance network visibility and reliability, while preparing for a future with more smart connections and flexibility services. Engineers have rolled out new 4G mobile network routers which enable remote communications and control of electricity substations across the South East and East of England […]
Milestones reached in Histon power project
Work is progressing rapidly in a power project designed to meet the future needs of homes and businesses across the Cambridge area. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across London, the South East and East of England, has reached a set of major milestones in the £5 million upgrade. The investment, launched last winter, has […]
Power partnership helps medically-dependent customers
A new partnership between the UK’s biggest electricity distributor and Smart Energy GB is helping ease the stress of a potential power cut for medically-dependent customers. UK Power Networks worked with the national campaign to promote smart meters and explain the benefits of having one installed for customers in vulnerable circumstances. Research conducted by UK […]
Utilities work together for big Biggleswade boost
UK Power Networks and National Grid are collaborating to provide the electrical infrastructure that will power thousands of new homes, businesses and jobs in Biggleswade. The project is part of Central Bedfordshire Council’s initiative to support planned housing growth of around 3,000 homes to the east of the town. A traditional ‘breaking the ground’ event […]
Milestones reached in Histon power project
Work is progressing rapidly in a power project designed to meet the future needs of homes and businesses across the Cambridge area. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across London, the South East and East of England, has reached a set of major milestones in the £5 million upgrade. The investment, launched last winter, has […]
Smart system instantly approves 10,000 electric car chargers
A new smart portal has proved its worth by fast-tracking more than 10,000 electric car chargers to connect with the electricity network in its first year. Smart Connect, the online portal launched by UK Power Networks, has slashed notification time for installers from 10 days to just a few seconds across London, the South East […]
Shift project makes positive change for customers
The UK’s biggest electricity distributor is opening the way for local residents to join the energy ‘flexibility’ market to help cut the costs of running their electric vehicles (EVs). New ways of smart charging have been successfully tested by UK Power Networks to deliver greener energy at a lower cost for customers who charge their […]
£102 million investment to future-proof network
UK Power Networks is this year making an investment of more than £100 million in its electricity networks serving communities across London, the East and South East of England. Engineers from UK Power Networks are carrying out an ongoing programme of works for over 100 projects to install and upgrade electricity equipment such as substations, […]
Families urged to stay safe this summer
With the school summer holidays approaching, UK Power Networks is urging families to ensure they stay safe around high voltage electricity when seeking fun in the sun. The UK’s biggest electricity distributor has compiled a set of summer safety tips outlining the potential dangers and the need to take care near overhead power lines. The […]