Past Projects
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
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Past Projects
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
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones. Enabling drones to fly beyond the visual line of sight for asset inspection.
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Flexibility and commercial evolution (DSO)
Proactive optimised assets and practices
Data and digitalisation
Active Response will trial a revolutionary way of managing spare electricity network capacity that could save customers £271 million by 2030 and cut
Past Projects
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 is trialling new fast-acting sensors on overhead lines that could allow our control engineers to detect faults faster, improve efficiency and
Past Projects
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
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Whole energy system
Proactive optimised assets and practices
Data and digitalisation
An innovative new trial alongside engineering and built environment consultancy, Arup is seeing Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog ‘Spot’ deployed in
Past Projects
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 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
Charge Collective is a collaborative project aiming to demonstrate how we can work together with local authorities to plan local, public charging netw
Past Projects
CircuitSee provides continuous fault-level monitoring based on machine-learning technology, allowing us to install less equipment on our sites. It cou
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Net zero and energy system transition
We’re deploying new alternately-fuelled hybrid generators to significantly lower carbon emissions while keeping customers on supply during power cut
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