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The quiet comeback of direct current

Blending AC with DC can cut losses, simplify prosumer microgrids, and build a more resilient power system.

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Europe’s power promise is stuck at the substation

From outdated connection processes to under-sized reserves, IEEFA’s Kevin Leung and Jonathan Bruegel outline the issues facing Europe's grid.

ABB opens £27 million Nottingham factory

ABB has opened an 8,800m² manufacturing and R&D site in Nottingham to scale production of its Furse line-up. 

£4 million substation upgrade almost doubles capacity in Dagenham

UK Power Networks has installed three 26-tonne transformers at a Dagenham docks substation in a £4 million upgrade. 

National Grid once again gets top marks from Ofsted

National Grid’s transmission apprenticeship programmes were judged ‘outstanding’ in Ofsted’s latest inspection. 

UK, US team up for new ‘golden age’ of nuclear

The UK has announced a new partnership with the US that it hopes will usher in a new ‘golden age’ of nuclear power.

Experts call for faster grid connections for renewables at Bath conference

World-leading engineers and policy specialists will this week urge speedier grid connections for new renewables.

National Grid submits planning application for Norwich-Tilbury electricity upgrade

National Grid has submitted a planning application for a major upgrade to the electricity transmission network between Norfolk and Tilbury.

£15.6 million East Ham substation upgrade completed

UK Power Networks has completed a £15.6 million upgrade at Nelson Street substation in East Ham, doubling capacity to strengthen resilience.

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