Transmission & Distribution
UK abandons electric rail plans while Dutch push ahead
The UK Government has decided against plans to electrify railway lines in the Midlands, the North and Wales.
Energy Retail
UK Power Networks sets out DSO transition
UK Power Networks aims to transition from distribution network operator to distribution system operator by 2030.
Energy Retail
E.ON and MOL to plan Romania’s EV charging
E.ON has partnered with MOL, a fuel producer and distributor, to open a regional partnership of electric vehicle charging stations in Romania.
Energy Generation
How is data supporting renewable integration? VELCO demonstrates
Vermont Electric Power Company is using data to improve network management and dispatchability with high renewable penetration.
Energy Generation
ScottishPower adopts solution to support offshore wind energy integration
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded ABB a $30m order for two SVC Light® Static Compensators that will smooth out voltage fluctuations.
Transmission & Distribution
Communication technology: role of G3-PLC in European smart metering
G3-PLC for national deployment secured Landis+Gyr’s position in the smart meter rollout.
Energy Generation
SysFlex – integrating large scale renewables to Europe’s grid
EirGrid is leading the SysFlex project to study the integration of a high level of renewable energies.
Transmission & Distribution
Utility assets: How to release value with ISO 55000
Engerati looks at how the trio of ISO 55000 business standards will force utilities to make an effective decision and create stakeholder value.
Energy Generation
Britain’s future energy – a look ahead to 2050
To meet Britain’s carbon reduction targets requires a world where environmental sustainability is top priority.
Energy Generation
University of Chester gets microgrid
The new microgrid at the UK's University of Chester will provide a platform for learning.
Energy Generation
Hamburg to expand its electric vehicle infrastructure
Stromnetz Hamburg has partnered with Australian company, Tritium, to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure.