Data

Smart Infrastructure

UKPN takes top spot in global smart grid index

Smart grid development is a priority for most utilities

Energy Generation

E-Port Smart Energy Master Plan: Decarbonising industry through smart energy systems

A closer look at how this North West decarbonisation project is helping to meet net-zero nationally

Transmission & Distribution

UKPN launches £6.4m blueprint to boost power supplies using new tech

The power network will use innovative solutions such as AI to improve supply reliability

Energy Generation

Energy research programme applies for further £250m government funding

Energy Research Accelerator unveils “ambitious plans” to create nearly 7,000 green jobs in West Midlands

Smart Infrastructure

Exploring a CCRO Group in Europe

As digitalisation revolutionises the energy industry, risk management strategies need to adapt to address emerging uncertainties and new risks

Smart Infrastructure

Verbund testing different AI technologies for both generation and retail use cases

Engerati speaks with the utility’s digital unit leader about hiring strategy, technology decision-making, and hydrogen and electromobility projects.

Energy Retail

Smart Cities – AKA Connected Communities

What exactly makes a smart city? Andrew Palmer, Consulting Director at CGI UK, argues that 5G is not the measure of one. Instead, he believes it is the interconnectivity between citizens, devices and buildings, allied to infrastructure and ecosystems which support a coherent vision.

Transmission & Distribution

Open data: Driving the EV transition

The value and power of data – from data-driven predictions to artificial intelligence and data science – is becoming increasingly apparent in our everyday lives. Now, the positive impact of open data is challenging ’business as usual’ in the energy sector.

Smart Infrastructure

Alliander tackles interoperability by open-sourcing platform with LF Energy

Dutch distribution system operator Alliander is open sourcing its platform, formerly known as Open Smart Grid Platform, under LF Energy’s umbrella to leverage collaborative development.

Smart Infrastructure

Software developers key to the 21st Century digital utility

Open source initiatives can help utilities with their digital transformation and becoming a software-defined industry beginning with the formation of their digital transformation teams and open source offices – find out more at LF Energy’s bootcamp.

Transmission & Distribution

ENA to publish DSO implementation plan summer 2020

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched an eight week consultation on the draft 2020 Work Plan for the Open Networks Project, the cross-sector collaboration that is laying the groundwork for the network operators' transition to become Distribution System Operators (DSO).