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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.

UK Power Networks gives students a front seat to the energy transition

UK Power Networks has given students across its network area an inside look at the work going on as part of the energy transition.

Why an independent DSO is key to the UK’s net zero future

Sotiris Georgiopoulos, DSO Director at UK Power Networks, details the reasoning behind the launch of the UK’s first independent DSO. 

UK Power Networks launches UK’s first independent DSO to supercharge net zero

UK Power Networks has launched the UK’s first independent DSO, which will ensure the electrical network is ready for net zero. 

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