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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

Record wind generation results in ‘highest negative pricing’

The consumers were all on Octopus Energy Agile time of use tariffs. Meanwhile National Grid ESO said it was “excited” to see the example of a smart electricity system in action.

6 years ago

Weekend press round-up: Long Bailey says utility bosses must listen

This weekend Labour's business secretary admitted energy firms will be unhappy with Labour's renationalisation plans, but said they'll understand. Meanwhile, large energy suppliers have topped the best-buy lists as smaller rivals struggle and Drax has set out its long-term strategy.

6 years ago

All bets are off for PR19

6 years ago

Accelerate19 report: Electrifying opportunities

6 years ago

Ofgem mulls changes to electricity network forecasts

6 years ago

Overcoming planning problems for energy projects

“The hardening attitudes of landowners towards utility companies has the potential to be a major stumbling block to achieving net zero.”

6 years ago

Utilities need to see the big picture

6 years ago

Northern Powergrid to trial energy-saving transformer

6 years ago

Prepare for a surge in extreme weather complaints

6 years ago

An industry divided

The price cap in energy has been cited as a major factor in the troubles engulfing Npower, which is set to cut up to 4,500 jobs as it merges with Eon. Utility Week print editor Suzanne Heneghan discusses the impact of the cap as it approaches its first anniversary.

6 years ago

Don’t flush away your customer data

Managing disruption due to accidents and leaks is a major challenge for water companies and can make or break a reputation. Responding quickly and effectively is essential, and this is where technology can play a role.

6 years ago

Ofgem launches process to create Retail Energy Code

6 years ago

Northumbrian looks to eradicate plastic bottles in emergency response

6 years ago

SSEN calls for subsidies to encourage flexibility

6 years ago

UK Power Networks launches research hub for vehicle-to-grid trials

6 years ago

Hydrogen trial among latest winners of Network Innovation Competition

6 years ago

Ofgem clears way for independent aggregators to enter balancing mechanism

6 years ago

SMETS2 smart meter installations surpass 3 million milestone

6 years ago

Octopus: A tech firm that does energy

6 years ago

UKPN: DNOs ‘will be blamed for delaying net-zero if we don’t move fast enough’

Patrick Clarke, the director of network operations for UK Power Networks, has insisted the sector needs to be decarbonisation-ready, even in the absence of policy roadmaps – or risk a public backlash. He also shared his view on why utilities will still be digging up the roads in 50 years’ time.

6 years ago