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.
Past Projects
Net zero and energy system transition
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
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Flexibility and commercial evolution (DSO)
Data and digitalisation
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
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
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
Past Projects
Proactive optimised assets and practices
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
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
Whole energy system
Data and digitalisation
The Blue Light project is designed to simplify and streamline the electricity connections process for emergency services — helping them decarbonise
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