Digitalisation
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UK Power Networks is testing hydrogen backup for rural outages. The SHARED project combines electrolysis, storage, fuel cells, and sensor-led controls to assess lower-carbon alternatives to diesel generation.
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UK Power Networks has opened distribution data through Python tooling. The ukpyn package helps users access, filter, combine, and analyse Open Data Portal datasets.
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LV AC drives revenue is forecast to reach $17bn. Data centres, manufacturing output, and efficiency demand are supporting growth.
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BetterFleet will manage charging for Metropolitan Police electric vehicles. The software will prioritise critical vehicles across depots and public networks.
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Pod has acquired EO Charging to expand depot charging capability. The deal adds fleet software, energy management, and commercial charging expertise.
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DCC’s new price control will shape smart meter communications costs. Ofgem is consulting on required revenue from November 2026 to March 2028 under a forward-looking regulatory framework.
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NGEN is expanding software-led battery control across European energy markets. Its SG Brain platform combines AI, storage dispatch, market signals, and real-time system optimisation.
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Balkan transmission operators are warning grids must match renewables growth. Regional priorities include investment, digital control, storage, coordinated capacity calculation, and cross-border resilience.
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Firm household batteries could support constrained local electricity substations directly. E.ON’s proposal links domestic storage to distribution network operation, local flexibility, and delayed reinforcement.
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Russelectric has highlighted its Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution for critical facilities. The platform integrates transfer switches, switchgear, power controllers, generation assets, storage, PV, and loads to support resilient facility power management.