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3D Printing of Network Assets

This project is exploring a new type of utility pole for our overhead lines. The poles will be 3D printed, lightweight, easier to install and not coat

Past Projects

Above and Beyond

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones. Enabling drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight for asset inspection.

Past Projects

Net zero and energy system transition 

Proactive optimised assets and practices 

Data and digitalisation 

Active Response

Active Response will trial a revolutionary way of managing spare electricity network capacity that could save customers £271 million by 2030 and cut

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Flexibility and commercial evolution (DSO)

Data and digitalisation 

AI for Visibility and Forecasting of Renewable Generation

Understanding the true scale of solar generation on the electricity network is crucial for supporting the transition to Net Zero. AI for Visibility an

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Consumer vulnerability 

Data and digitalisation 

AImee

UK Power Networks is developing a new digital tool to help vulnerable consumers who are at risk of being left behind by the energy system transition.

Past Projects

APPEAL

This is an innovative project carried out in consortium with other DNOs which include SP Energy Networks, Northern Power Grid and UK Power Networks. T

Past Projects

Arc-Aid

Arc-Aid is trialling new fast-acting sensors on overhead lines that could allow our control engineers to detect faults faster, improve efficiency and

Past Projects

Assessment and Testing of Alternative Cut-outs

This project looked at alternative cut-out equipment used by network operators outside the UK and assess the suitability of these as a potential repla

Past Projects

Proactive optimised assets and practices 

Automatic Tunnel and Shaft Inspections

An innovative new trial alongside engineering and built environment consultancy, Arup is seeing a 4-legged robot deployed in confined spaces during re

Past Projects

Better Spur Protection

The successful demonstration that the Fuse Saver can operate in a superior fashion to ASLs, and provide greater information regarding normal and fault

Past Projects

Black Cab Green

Black Cab Green will deliver a robust forecast of the uptake and impact of plug-in taxis and private hire vehicles within the Greater London area, whi

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Net zero and energy system transition 

Whole energy system 

Data and digitalisation 

Blue Light

The Blue Light project is designed to simplify and streamline the electricity connections process for emergency services — helping them decarbonise

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