Distribution network operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is trialling new surge arrestors in an effort to make the network more resilient to lightning strikes.
Western Power Distribution is to explore the benefits of collaboration between local authorities and network companies through its new Energy Planning Integrated with Councils (EPIC) project.
Ofgem has upped the funding available to network companies under the next RIIO-T2 price control period from 2021-2026.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has partnered Dundee City Council for its Regional Energy System Optimisation Planning (RESOP) project.