Digitalisation
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Shoreline Wind and Youwind have linked wind project planning platforms. The integration connects early layout, yield, storage modelling, construction planning, and operational maintenance workflows for wind energy projects.
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Britain’s energy cyber strategy sets tougher expectations for critical infrastructure. The four-year plan links Clean Power 2030 delivery with resilience, supplier oversight, digital grid security, and stronger capability across operators and technology providers.
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Ofgem has opened funding for new energy network innovation projects.
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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.