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Councils using digital planning tool secure 100% success rate in LEVI bids

Local authorities using a new digital planning tool have reportedly secured a 100% first-time success rate in bids to the Government’s LEVI fund.

UK Power Networks becomes first DNO to join Data Centre Alliance as strategic partner

UK Power Networks has signed up as a strategic partner of the Data Centre Alliance, becoming the first distribution network operator to do so. 

UK Power Networks rolls out automated traffic tool to cut road closures

UK Power Networks has vowed to cut traffic delays as a result of its need to close roads for essential electrical works – thanks to this new software. 

£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. 

£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.

UK Power Networks launches HeatScape to map the rise of electrified heat networks

UK Power Networks has launched HeatScape, a data-led project to map existing heat networks, as well as predict where they are likely to expand.

UK Power Networks rolls out Megger’s Fault Sniffer 2 after successful trial

UK Power Networks has successfully completed a trial using Megger’s Fault Sniffer 2 device, with the company now seeking a wider rollout.

UK Power Networks cuts emissions with hybrid battery generators

UK Power Networks has unveiled a fleet of nine hybrid battery-engine generators that promise to slash carbon emissions and noise pollution.

UK Power Networks adopts steel pole supports to bolster overhead line resilience

UK Power Networks has begun reinforcing thousands of aging wooden electricity poles with steel support trusses.

UK Power Networks debuts ChargePoint Navigator to streamline LEVI funding bids

Local authorities vying for a slice of the Government’s LEVI fund could find bidding easier, with UKPN's new ChargePoint Navigator tool.

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