UK Power Networks sets a smarter vision
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has unveiled plans to become a Distributed System Operator (DSO) in its effort to create a smarter and flexible grid. UKPN, currently a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), is...
View ArticleEDF tests smart grid storage in France
A project whiah aims to test smart grid storage technology has been launched. EDF and German firm Stornetic have joined forces to assess ways to deal with the impact of variable renewable energy on the...
View ArticleUK energy supplier snaps up smart grid start-up
Independent UK supplier OVO Energy has announced it has bought a US smart grid start-up. The buyout of VCharge is expected to help with the challenge of connecting more renewable energy sources, which...
View ArticleEU grants €444m for energy infrastructure projects
The European Commission is providing €444 million (£378m) for key European energy infrastructure projects. A total of 18 electricity, gas and smart grid projects will share the cash and support the...
View ArticleEuropean firms make smart decision on new joint venture
A new joint venture aims to commercially implement the results of two smart grid technology research projects. The ‘egrid’ collaboration between Siemens and Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbH (AÜW), will build...
View ArticleUS awards $202m for rural power projects
The US Government is providing $202 million (£164m) for projects that deliver electricity to rural residents, business and institutions in nine states. Around $14.7 million (£12m) will be used for...
View ArticleEU approves joint venture for smart grid expansion
The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture focused on smart grid expansion. Siemens and Allgäuer Überlandwerk’s (AÜW) new company will operate under the name of egrid...
View ArticleTech firms partner to optimise smart grids
A new partnership between technology firms aims to optimise the performance of smart grids. The strategic collaboration between ABB and IBM aims to use Internet of Things technology to predict supply...
View ArticleNew initiative redefines future of electricity networks
A new initiative that redefines how the UK’s electricity networks will operate in the future has been announced. The Open Networks Project, led by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), comes as the...
View ArticleEnergy suppliers’ relationship with customers ‘a scandal’
Energy suppliers are among the “worst businesses” in Britain and their relationship with customers is a “scandal”. That’s the view of Lord Deben, Chair of the Committee on Climate Change, who spoke at...
View ArticleUK Power Networks sets a smarter vision
UK Power Networks (UKPN) has unveiled plans to become a Distributed System Operator (DSO) in its effort to create a smarter and flexible grid. UKPN, currently a Distribution Network Operator (DNO), is...
View ArticleMPs, energy sector firms launch smart power alliance
A group of organisations in the UK energy industry have joined forces to create new markets for smart technologies and hep enable consumers to become generators. The Smart Power Industries Alliance...
View ArticleUK ‘needs smart tech for renewables and inflexible nuclear’
The UK will need smart technologies to combine variable renewables and inflexible nuclear power plants and balance demand and supply in real time. That’s the view of Goran Strbac, Professor of...
View ArticlePower network operators unveil £17bn smart grid plan
Householders and businesses in the UK could sell their own energy within a local power network under new smart grid plans unveiled today. Electricity network operators across England, Scotland and...
View ArticleNorthern Powergrid unveils £83m smart grid plan
Northern Powergrid has announced details of an £83 million programme to develop smart grid technologies. The Smart Grid Enablers programme will prepare the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire...
View ArticleManchester-based smart energy startup secures £5.5m
A smart energy startup based in Manchester has secured investment totalling £5.5 million. Upside Energy received the financial support to grow its team and speed up commercialisation and deployment of...
View ArticleUK network operator SSEN trials smart trading platform
Distribution network operator (DNO) SSEN has partnered with Open Utility to trial a smart grid trading platform. As the organisation transitions from a DNO to a distribution system operator (DSO), it...
View ArticleCanada invests $1.4m in smart grid project
The Government of Canada has announced $1.4 million (£0.83m) of investment for a “next generation” smart grid project. Funded by Natural Resources Canada through its Green Infrastructure Programme and...
View ArticleUS invests $398.5m to improve rural power infrastructure
The US is investing $398.5 million (£300m) in an effort to improve the electricity infrastructure in rural areas across 13 states. The projects will include the installation of smart grid technology to...
View ArticleCheshire smart grid research secures £200k grant
A £200,000 fund has been granted for research into developing a a local, smart grid energy project in Cheshire. The North West Energy Innovation District (EID), spearheaded by the Cheshire Energy Hub,...
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