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A year in the life of DSOs | Visibility and open data

To get the most value from their assets, both electricity distribution networks and their customers need to know how they are being utilised and where spare capacity is available. Tom Grimwood looks at how distribution system operators (DSO) have been working to improve visibility over their networks and make this information accessible to others.

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Smart meter installations fall to lowest level in years

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7 months ago

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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.

1 year ago

Smart meter installation rate must double to hit target

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