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What steps can data centres take to avoid potential blackouts this winter?

Electricity blackouts are possible this winter, but what steps can data centres take to ensure power continuity in this worst-case scenario?

UK Power Networks launches biggest-ever flexibility tender

UK Power Networks has launched its biggest Flexibility Tender yet, to free up energy capacity across its network.

How Western Power Distribution is working towards a net zero future

Mark Shaw from Western Power Distribution describes the role the distribution network operator is playing to reduce its own carbon emissions.

UK Power Networks, National Grid partner on Biggleswade upgrade

UK Power Networks and National Grid have teamed up to upgrade the electrical infrastructure in and around Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. 

Electricity shortages could halt new housing in West London until 2035

West London could be without any new housing projects until 2035 due to constraints on the electricity supply in the area. 

Europe’s largest EV charging hub opens in Oxford

Europe’s largest EV charging hub has officially opened in Oxford, with the project offering the ability to fast charge up to 42 vehicles. 

National Grid installs world’s first T-pylons as part of Hinkley Connection

The Hinkley Connection project has achieved a major milestone, after NGET installed the world’s first T-pylons.

Capula to integrate IoT tech to prepare National Grid for net zero

Capula has been awarded a secure edge digital platform project with National Grid that will help prepare for a net zero network.

Centrica supports National Grid project to explore green hydrogen injection

Centrica is set to support National Grid to establish methods for injecting green hydrogen into the National Transmission System (NTS).

The challenges of developing a more dynamic grid

Rachel Eyres from Expleo UK explains the challenges that will need to be overcome in developing a more dynamic grid. 

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