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UK Power Networks expands apprenticeship intake for 2024

UK Power Networks has announced plans to significantly increase its apprenticeship intake in 2024, aiming to hire over 100 apprentices.

Canada Water Masterplan gets a step closer with the delivery of new transformers

The Canada Water Masterplan, a redevelopment project in London, has reached a significant milestone with the recent delivery of new transformers.

UK Power Networks’ DSO opens up new data to boost renewables

UK Power Networks’ independent Distribution System Operator has published comprehensive data on the curtailment history within its network. 

UK Power Networks’ DSO unleashes 4GW of new capacity

UK Power Networks has unleashed 4GW of new network capacity, fast-tracking offers to more than 40 new energy projects in 2023.

UK Power Networks leverages drones for power grid maintenance

UK Power Networks is embracing drone technology to enhance its fault response capabilities and expedite power restoration efforts. 

UK Power Networks announces £6 million substation communications investment

UK Power Network plans to spend more than £6 million upgrading its communications networks for nearly 10,000 substations across London.

River Thames streams ahead with one of the UK’s first HV shore power stations

UK Power Networks and Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) have partnered to enable electric boats to charge along the River Thames.

UK Power Networks completes £825k transformer upgrade

UK Power Networks, has announced the completion of a significant £825,000 upgrade to the electricity network serving Forest Row, East Sussex. 

Airport car parks could provide 4.3GW of grid flexibility, says UK Power Networks

Early research from UK Power Networks has found that more than 1.3 million homes could be powered by using EV batteries in long-stay car parks.

UK Power Networks leverages robotic dog to help with tunnel inspections

UK Power Networks has been reducing the amount of time its engineers spend in confined spaces doing tunnel inspections, thanks to a robotic dog.

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