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April 22, 2025

UKPN day-ahead flexibility market delivers 4.4GWh one year

The distribution system operator (DSO) arm of UK Power Networks (UKPN) has revealed that its day-ahead flexibility market has delivered 4.4GWh of power since April last year.

Electricity North West CEO Ian Smyth at the DSO event

April 9, 2025

Electricity North West launches ‘Social DSO’ strategy

Distribution network operator (DNO) Electricity North West has shared new plans to help it be a positive force in local communities.

UK Power Networks’ innovation team at Allington Energy From Waste in Kent, which is connected to the UK’s first smart substation.

January 21, 2025

UKPN trials smart substation in Kent

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has installed what it says is the UK’s first ‘smart’ electricity substation in Kent.

January 21, 2025

National Grid DSO awards flexibility trades to boost competition

National Grid Distribution System Operator (DSO) has awarded over 500 flexibility trades across its network in order to increase competition in local flexibility markets.

January 7, 2025

UKPN DSO hits flexibility milestone

The UK Power Networks (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) arm has announced it is celebrating a significant milestone in flexibility, as over 100,000 live assets have been registered on its platform.

November 22, 2024

SP Energy Networks announces partners for £5.4 billion supply chain contract

Distribution SP Energy Networks has selected 19 preferred companies to deliver its £5.4 billion grid upgrade.

November 21, 2024

UKPN day-ahead planning adds 160GWh renewable energy onto network

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has enabled an additional 160GWh of renewable power export onto its network using day-ahead forecasting.

November 7, 2024

Ofgem asks for feedback on new framework for electricity distribution price control

UK energy regulator Ofgem has opened consultation on proposed changes to the electricity distribution price control mechanism (ED3).

Curtailment of energy resources continues to be an ongoing issue within the GB energy network.

May 13, 2024

UKPN launches new curtailment report for renewable energy projects

UK Power Networks’ (UKPN) distribution system operator (DSO) has launched a report to help new renewable energy providers with more data and support around curtailment through the connections process.