Our innovation projects

The rapid uptake of LCTs means there will be increased demand in certain parts of the network as well as challenges like secondary peaks and herding b

Skyline is making coordinated electric vehicle data from car dealerships, charge point operators and electricity networks available for the first time

Social connect is developing an innovative method for identifying customers who are in or at risk of fuel poverty. The new approach will help us deliv

Storm Resilience is developing new software to help restore power supplies caused by lightning strikes up to 90% faster, and ensure we have engineers

SYNAPS Phase 1 demonstrated that our AI-powered SYNAPS system can reliably predict faults on our networks. Phase 2 will develop next generation sensor

Thor Hammer is a new assessment tool that allows our overhead line inspectors to quickly and safely test the condition of wooden poles.

New non-intrusive condition monitoring equipment which monitors the voltage and current of transformers are being installed. This equipment uses a sel

A review of soil characteristics in combination with rainfall is likely to provide detail to be able to develop an operational faults forecast model.

This project will test a new type of radio technology to lower the cost of new generator connections – most of which are renewables – and make our

White Van Plan aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their electric transport journey. This could result in quicker, easier and