UK Power Networks announces new flexibility tender from this summer
UK Power Networks is making more than £13million available for 292MW of flexible power across 113 different sites in London, the East and Southeast of England. The new procurement event includes locations with early start dates (up to just four weeks after arrangements are made), offering an immediate revenue opportunity for existing generators, energy storage […]
Cold snap research on heat pumps launched in South East
Dozens of homes across England are set to take part in an electric heating study that could hold the key to unlocking more capacity for low-carbon heating. Real-world consumer behaviour from UK Power Networks’ Neighbourhood Green project will be analysed to understand the exact amount of electricity capacity required to keep residents feeling comfortable, especially […]
Movie makers help boost net zero
London locations favoured by the TV and movie industry will be among the first sites in the capital to get permanent electricity connections as part of the UK’s Green Recovery programme. Currently, film crews working at three sites across Battersea and St James Park, have to plug in petrol and diesel generators to supply energy […]
City of London residents to benefit from £24 million power scheme
Almost 10,000 customers from Farringdon, Clerkenwell and key buildings in City of London are to benefit from a multi-million pound investment to upgrade the electricity network. Work is currently underway to install the first of three new transformers – a device which steps down the power voltage so electricity can be safely delivered to local […]
Builders are being urged to stay safe around live cables
Builders are being urged to prioritise electrical safety after the trade was involved in the highest number of cable damage incidents during the past year. UK Power Networks is issuing the warning after finding more than a fifth of all accidents with its networks involved builders. In 2021, builders were involved in 23% of incidents where members […]
Revolutionary tool launched to help businesses go electric
Businesses setting out to electrify their depot-based vehicle fleets can now put their plans in the fast lane, thanks to an industry-first tool developed by UK Power Networks. In a first for the industry, UK Power Networks has launched a new tool as part of the world’s largest electric fleet trial, revolutionising the process of […]
Thames Estuary gears up for zero emission operations
A stream of green projects along the Thames Estuary is helping the marine sector mark the shift towards net zero. Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) has secured capital from UK Power Networks’ Green Recovery Fund programme to support its power infrastructure along the Thames. NZMS are developing seven shore power locations in central London. These […]
Eelpower appoints Smith Brothers to power up Suffolk battery storage site
Smith Brothers Contracting has been appointed to provide ICP and EPC works at a new battery storage site for SUSI Partners and Eelpower’s joint venture in Halesworth, Suffolk. Smith Brothers will deliver a turnkey solution- from initial design and EPC works to final testing and commissioning. Once completed, the 132kV development will provide over 50MW […]
Energy study brings Port of London Authority one step closer to net zero
UK Power Networks is supporting the Port of London Authority’s (PLA) sustainability ambitions by successfully completing an energy feasibility study to identify opportunities to integrate low-carbon generation technologies across its sites and floating structures. The PLA is aiming for a 60% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 and to achieve net zero by 2040. To […]
Gardeners urged to stay safe on spring return
UK Power Networks wants gardeners to put safety first as many spring into action and venture back outside at the end of winter. The UK’s biggest electricity distributor is reminding those with green fingers to stay on red alert when undertaking any digging work. The company, which distributes electricity to 8.3 million homes and businesses […]