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£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. 

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UK, US team up for new ‘golden age’ of nuclear

The UK has announced a new partnership with the US that it hopes will usher in a new ‘golden age’ of nuclear power.

Experts call for faster grid connections for renewables at Bath conference

World-leading engineers and policy specialists will this week urge speedier grid connections for new renewables.

National Grid submits planning application for Norwich-Tilbury electricity upgrade

National Grid has submitted a planning application for a major upgrade to the electricity transmission network between Norfolk and Tilbury.

£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.

Hitachi Energy named preferred bidder for EGL3 converter stations

Hitachi Energy has been named preferred bidder to supply HVDC converter stations at either end of the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project.

Eaton completes acquisition of Resilient Power Systems

Eaton has finalised its purchase of Resilient Power Systems, with it looking to accelerate the deployment of solid-state transformers.

UK Gov launches energy flexibility challenge to cut peak grid demand

Lower electricity bills could be on the way if the UK Government meets its target of shifting 2 GW of peak grid demand by 2030.

National Grid unveils £8 billion partnership to fast-track substation upgrades

National Grid has announced an overhaul to the way it works with suppliers by creating a new Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP).

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