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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.

1 year ago

Who will Ofgem choose as market facilitator?

1 year ago

Smart meter installations fall to lowest level in years

1 year ago

Utility Week Intelligence Introduces FYLD

1 year ago

Five things you need to know about water smart metering programmes

1 year ago

Latest

CMA begins study into EV chargepoint sector

A study looking into potential challenges consumers will face when using electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints has been commenced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Market studies can make recommendations to government or other bodies, and issue guidance to businesses and consumers as needed, among other options.

5 years ago

Robots with hearts: Digital empathy in the utilities sector

5 years ago

United Utilities brings meter reading back in-house

United Utilities has hired 80 water meter readers as the company brings meter reading in house for the first time in 20 years. New recruits will also help the extension of automatic meter reading across its region

5 years ago

First RAPID water resource schemes get green light

Four strategic water resource projects have become the first to pass the initial assessment by the Regulators Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID). The projects relating to bolstering water resources in Southern's western region include a recycling scheme, a desalination plant and a reservoir.

5 years ago

BEIS looks to bring electric vehicles into Capacity Market

5 years ago

Why point 11 is the most important in PM’s 10-point plan

Boris Johnson's Green Industrial Revolution is good news, but there's an important aspect that needs to go on the list, says PA Consulting's Ted Hopcroft

5 years ago

Eon: Fake news is hindering smart meter rollout

5 years ago

Doubling down on debt – AI and Machine Learning in action

5 years ago

Ofgem awards £18m to build green hydrogen network serving 300 homes

5 years ago

Ofgem to extend protections for PPM customers

Ofgem is to extend protections for prepayment meter (PPM) customers who have had their meter installed under warrant, reflecting the extended smart meter rollout deadline.

5 years ago

Utilita hits back at ‘grossly unfair’ Ofgem over potential final order

5 years ago

Wind sector provides funding to stop turbines blocking air defence radar

5 years ago

Smart meter installs rebounded in Q3

5 years ago

More than 6 million SMETS2 smart meters installed on network

5 years ago

Cloud solutions to boost hazardous gas monitoring

5 years ago

Tech Talk: Sensing the future of LV networks

In our latest Tech Talk, Kelvatek's Samir Alilat looks at how networks can highlight and manage developing issues on cables, transformers and other assets before service levels and customer satisfaction are impacted.

5 years ago

Equipping field workers for customer service

A webinar to explore the building blocks required for smart, customer-centric field operations in the UK utilities industry, including discussion of ideal operating models, necessary skill sets and the role of digital transformation.

Date: 05/03/2021 1:00 pm

Future-proofing your lines of communication

5 years ago

EDF seeks partners for hydrogen and direct air capture demos at Sizewell C

5 years ago

Ofwat names innovation partners

5 years ago