Northern Powergrid to use EVs, battery storage for temporary power restoration
Northern Powergrid (NPg) is to launch a fleet of electric vans with on-board energy storage systems to restore power during power cuts and planned maintenance.
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Northern Powergrid aiming to ‘jump-start’ energy gamification after successful pilot
Northern Powergrid (NPg) is looking to ‘jump-start’ new gamification projects after concluding a trial testing the effectiveness of mobile gaming to incentivise residential demand side response (DSR).
Northern Powergrid unveils terms of DSO transformation, launches customer flexibility plan
Distribution network operator (DNO) Northern Powergrid has unveiled a widespread DSO transition plan and launched an expression of interest for customers to provide network flexibility from next winter.
National Grid, Northern Powergrid figures recognised in New Year’s Honours list
Representatives from National Grid and Northern Powergrid have been recognised for their contributions to the UK energy industry in the 2019 New Year’s Honours list.
ENA confirms Northern Powergrid chief as new chairman
The Energy Networks Association has confirmed the appointment of Northern Powergrid chief executive Phil Jones as its new chairman.
Northern Powergrid joins Piclo Flex with eye on national flexibility procurement
Northern Powergrid has become the latest distribution network operator (DNO) to sign up to the flexibility procurement platform Piclo Flex and identify flexible assets across its network.
Northern Powergrid targets smart grid 'backbone' with substation upgrade programme
Northern Powergrid has kicked off the next phase of its upgrade programme that will eventually see thousands of its substations modernised to create 'the backbone of a smart grid' fit for the future of its network.
Northern Powergrid to trial vehicle-to-grid charging under range of new initiatives
Northern Powergrid will install electric vehicle (EV) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers at a number of its own sites as part of a series of new initiatives aimed at growing its understanding of the impact of fleet electrification.
'Flexibility First': Industry calls for networks to procure flexibility over network upgrades
A range of potential flexibility providers, backed by leading energy trade associations, have called on the government to ensure that the next price controls regime incentivises network companies to procure flexibility rather than carry out reinforcements.