Revolutionary smart substations trial to spearhead Net Zero

UK Power Networks has been given the green light by regulator Ofgem after a successful bid to its Network Innovation Competition fund to trial a world-first innovation project, Constellation. The project will see powerful computers installed in a series of substations, optimising utilisation of the substations to free up capacity and help facilitate the rise […]

Plastics firm to support healthcare sector after power boost

Manufacturers in Littlehampton are able to increase the supply of medical waste bins after a power boost from UK Power Networks. The firm that distributes electricity across London, the South-East and East of England has installed power to a new building for Inpress Plastics, a company helping to produce medical waste bins for the healthcare […]

More than £50million available for Flexibility in biggest-ever tender

UK Power Networks has signalled its commitment to the Flexibility market by unveiling a funding package of £50million covering more than 130 sites in its largest-ever open tender. The electricity network operator is seeking a total of 250MW of flexible capacity and is offering its first ever extra high voltage sites for tender – opening […]