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National Grid energises new London Power Tunnels 2 circuit

National Grid has energised a new transmission circuit, bringing a key section of its London Power Tunnels 2 upgrade into service.

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Scolmore launches transparent covers for Aquip66 range

Scolmore continues to expand its range of Aquip66 weatherproof socket and switch enclosures, with transparent covers now in the range.

National Grid leverages SmartValve to unlock 1.5GW of electricity capacity

National Grid has become the first grid owner in the world to deploy power flow technology on a transmission network at a large scale.

STOR relaunch as day-ahead service drives up rates for peaking asset owners

Owners of peaking assets have cashed in on higher prices following the launch of STOR (Short-Term Operating Reserve) as a day-ahead service.

UK Power Networks to spend £6 million on upgrade to Hertfordshire substation

UK Power Networks has announced that it is investing £6 million into the upgrading of a substation in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

Capacity upgrade rolled out to Bermondsey as part of £10 million regeneration

UK Power Networks has confirmed that it has made significant upgrades to the electricity infrastructure in Bermondsey.

Active Response software allows 500 EV chargers to be connected to one substation

UK Power Networks has trialled new software that will allow a larger number of electric vehicle chargers to be connected to one substation.

UK Power Networks unlocks grid capacity for more renewable generation

UK Power Networks has installed new load blinding relays across its network, which should unlock grid capacity for new renewable generation.

Nuclear power’s waste problem complicates it as a green energy solution

Nuclear waste has been an intractable problem ever since nuclear power was developed over 60 years ago, which dents its green credentials.

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