UK Power Networks unveils capacity visibility portal
UK Power Networks has heralded a new era of transparency after releasing new data to help connections customers better understand how capacity at the interface with the national transmission network is being used. For the first time, connections customers like renewable energy developers will be able to see exactly how much spare capacity is available […]
UK Power Networks receives major innovation funding boost
More than a dozen high profile innovation projects have been given the green light after UK Power Networks secured funding from industry regulator, Ofgem. The latest round of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, has seen 13 UK Power Networks’ projects given the go-ahead, with funding to the value of […]
UK Power Networks launches flexible electricity opportunity
UK Power Networks has put its largest ever flexible electricity offering on the market today. The tender round, launched simultaneously on the Piclo platform and at a launch webinar, makes up to 850MW of opportunities available for bidders in London, the East and Southeast of England. It covers demand turn-up and demand reduction across 452 […]
Safety issues at top of the tree for UK Power Networks
Safety issues have been top of the tree at the special two-day forum, which dealt with everything from mental health, accidents and climbing techniques to healthy eating and the body language of trees. Following a successful first event last year, UK Power Networks organised a second forum for staff and contractors across its network area. […]
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks offer free energy
Octopus Energy has teamed up with UK Power Networks to offer households free energy to help the grid exploit excess renewable power. Participating customers will get free electricity when there is excess electricity on the local grid from abundant renewables. Based on UK Power Networks’ forecasts, Octopus will send customers a notification of the times […]
UK Power Networks to help London Trams stay safe and reliable
UK Power Networks has been awarded a two-year contract extension by London Trams to continue the inspection and maintenance of 13 trackside substations in the Croydon area. Originally appointed three years ago, both organisations have been working collaboratively to continuously deliver a reliable and efficient service for customers across South London. Philip Heathcote, Head of […]
How to stay safe this summer
Step into summer and stay safe is the message, as school children begin their break and families have fun in the sun. UK Power Networks wants youngsters to have a good time during the holidays but to keep away from electricity substations and overhead high voltage cables. Inspired by the Women’s World Cup or Wimbledon, […]
Leaky homes revealed by energy champions
‘Lights, camera, action!’ took on a new meaning when specially trained ‘energy champions’ helped nearly 200 Surrey residents spot where energy was leaking from their homes and take steps to save money. Thanks to funding from UK Power Networks, the Leaky Homes project, run by Zero Carbon Guildford and Energy Action Redhill & Reigate, was […]
Twickenham buses to go electric
A green power upgrade by UK Power Networks has enabled the electrification of up to 150 buses at Abellio London’s Twickenham bus depot. UK Power Networks has installed new underground cables and equipment at a local substation though its Green Recovery programme to fully convert the depot to electric buses in future, cutting carbon emissions […]
UK Power Networks hires new apprentices
UK Power Networks has announced that 26 new apprentices have joined its workforce to gain skills that keep power flowing, while helping more low carbon technologies to connect. The company is recruiting 54 apprentices in 2023, developing new skills to keep the lights on, as experienced staff retire and serve the low carbon economy. The […]