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National Grid hails breakthrough drone permit

National Grid looks set to ramp up the use of drones to carry out infrastructure inspections after the UK aviation authority granted a first-of-its kind licence. After years of trials, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the green light for sees.ai’s technology to be used for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) aerial inspections of live overhead powerline assets. It is the first time such a licence has been granted in the UK.

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EDF to trial demand flexibility tariffs for low carbon tech

EDF is developing new tariffs designed to encourage customers to use low carbon technologies at non-peak times. In partnership with smart energy system manufacturer Landis + Gyr and research consultancy LCP Delta, EDF has launched a trial to look at a series of new customer offerings. The new tariffs are being designed to encourage the uptake of low carbon technologies as well as shift usage away from peak times. 

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