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The Nick Winser report: Battery storage could mitigate the cost of grid infrastructure. Image: SP Energy Networks.

May 27, 2022

Electricity network restarted from renewables in successful SPEN trial

A trial as part of the second phase of the Distributed ReStart project has shown how a range of smaller energy sources can be used to restore power in the event of a total or partial system shutdown.

February 7, 2022

Battery storage to boost rural energy resilience in SSEN pilot scheme

A pilot scheme looking to improve energy resilience in remote and rural areas through the use of battery storage and local energy resources is progressing to phase two.

March 12, 2021

Texas and the storm: Could an extreme weather event cause a similar blackout in the UK?

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