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NGED funds new research programme to create a more ‘agile’ grid

National Grid Electricity Distribution is investing more than £200,000 in a research programme at the University of Bath to make the grid more 'agile'.

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Fault at power station knocks out Pakistan’s entire electricity network

Pakistan was plunged into darkness as the country’s entire electricity network went offline due to a fault at a power station.

Stoke Newington gets £3.5 million boost to ensure electrical network reliability

The electrical network in Stoke Newington, which serves more than 50,000 homes and businesses, has been upgraded by UK Power Networks.

Are ‘small’ nuclear reactors the holy grail that we were promised?

In this week’s gossage, we explore the much-hyped ‘small’ nuclear reactors and why this technology has yet to actually deliver on its promise.

What engineering considerations are there when upgrading hospital backup generators?

Bradley Morrissey, bid manager at Finning UK & Ireland, explains the engineering considerations when upgrading hospital backup generators.

Covid-19 may not be the only reason electricity sales are falling in 2020

In this week’s Gossage we look at falling electricity sales in 2020, and explore whether Covid-19 is the only thing to blame.

Rolls-Royce-led consortium plans to build 16 small nuclear reactors in UK

Rolls-Royce is eager to power the UK using small nuclear power stations, with the company leading a consortium of firms to make it happen.

National Grid ESO issues warning for UK electricity supply

National Grid ESO has issued an electricity margin notice, which warns that the UK’s electricity supply could drop below a key threshold.

UK Power Networks urge electricity generators to claim grant funding

UK Power Networks is urging electricity generators to claim thousands of pounds in grants to help boost local energy output.

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