Students from under-represented groups get ‘hands on’ work experience
Sixth-formers from under-represented communities have taken part in a two-week work experience programme with UK Power Networks. The ‘Powering Potential’ work experience programme allowed students to gain an understanding of how the UK’s biggest distribution network operator works. The 11 students were picked from across the areas served by the electricity firm that […]
UK Power Networks Services builds renewables portfolio
Energy solutions company UK Power Networks Services is expanding its renewables portfolio with the acquisition of UU Solar, from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust LLP (SEEIT). The deal with SEEIT sees UK Power Networks Services taking ownership of 70 solar, wind and hydro energy plants, generating 68.7MW of electricity for United Utilities Water (UUW). The […]
Powerful partnership puts solar and wind projects on the map
A free new tool has been launched for local authorities to quickly identify potential locations for green energy projects. Across London, the East and South East, 80% of local authorities have declared a climate emergency and most are creating energy plans. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity in these areas, has combined 18 datasets in […]
HS2 construction to Euston powers on with micro-tunnel build
UK Power Networks has partnered with Barhale to build a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London to deliver power for HS2. The tunnel will be used to carry power cables for HS2’s Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) set to build the high-speed rail line to Euston. UK Power Networks is providing HS2 with […]
UK Power Networks invests £11.5 million in East Sussex grid
UK Power Networks is investing £11.5 million in the electricity grid near Heathfield, in East Sussex, to future-proof the power network for thousands of residents. The company, which delivers electricity supplies to 8.5 million households and businesses across the South East, London and East of England, is constructing a new grid substation next to the […]
UK Power Networks to take on over 100 new apprentices this year
UK Power Networks took on 54 apprentices in 2023 and is planning to take on over 100 in 2024. The Distribution Network Operator delivers power through overhead power lines, underground cables, and substations across London, the South East and East of England, serving approximately 20 million people. With 400 apprentices joining the industry across Great […]
Transformer delivery marks Canada Water Masterplan milestone
The delivery of new transformers to a Canada Water development has marked a key milestone as part of a multi-year project to power homes and businesses in the area. UK Power Networks, in partnership with Clancy and British Land, is building a new underground substation to deliver energy for the Canada Water Masterplan. The development […]
UK Power Networks to boost substation communications
UK Power Networks has planned to invest more than six million to upgrade its communications networks for nearly 10,000 secondary substations across London. The investment will futureproof the company’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications systems, through which it controls, manages and monitors its substations. Plans are currently underway to upgrade its fleet of […]
Lambeth Pier connection paves way for greener River Thames
UK Power Networks and Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) have partnered so that electric boats along the River Thames can plug in to charge and reduce emissions soon. UK Power Networks, which distributes energy across London, the East and the South East of the UK, will deliver 1.5MVA of energy to NZMS’s new battery storage […]
Career changers switch to power apprenticeships
UK Power Networks have been joined by 28 career changers to build new careers on the power network. A barber, zoo worker and a coastguard are among the recruits switching on to two-year experienced craft apprenticeships. Over the next two years, they will retrain as overhead lines people working at height, substation fitters and underground […]