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UK-first AI grid trial cuts London data centre power demand by up to 40%

A live trial in London has shown a high-performance AI cluster can reduce electricity demand in real time in response to grid signals.

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Net zero could be at risk due to AI data centre demand

A surge in AI-driven data centre development could increase UK electricity demand and complicate efforts to hit clean power and emissions targets.

Vertiv to expand switchgear manufacturing in Ireland

Vertiv has announced a major expansion of its local manufacturing operations in Derry and County Donegal.

ABB bolsters advisory unit with Premium Power acquisition

ABB has announced a deal to acquire Premium Power, an electrical engineering consultancy headquartered near Dublin. 

Over 200 ‘protected’ energy projects face grid connection delays

More than 200 energy projects previously granted protected status under the grid connection reforms will not receive their original connection dates.

Net zero won’t be won with renewables alone

The UK's path to net zero can't rely on renewables alone, argues Patrick Gardiner from POWWR, as he advocates for a more flexible approach.

New standard aims to speed up council energy planning

A new collaboration between multiple DNOs could soon make local energy planning faster and more consistent for local authorities.

National Grid floats the idea of wireless electricity transmission

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has partnered with Space Solar to investigate the potential of distributing electricity without wires.

Atos, National Grid launch ‘Triton’ digital twin tool for network planning

National Grid has teamed up with Atos to launch a new digital twin and data visualisation tool intended to speed up electricity network planning.

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