Articles tagged with: power cuts

SSEN has installed the APRS across three areas in Oxfordshire. Image: SSEN.

SSEN automates network in Oxfordshire to allow it to ‘self-restore’ supply

21 Jun 2022, 21:17

Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) has installed technology designed to ‘self-restore’ electricity supplies in the event of a power cut.

Nearly 75,000 homes were without power for over 48 hours during Storm Arwen. Image: SSEN.

Ofgem and BEIS find DNO’s provided ‘unacceptable service’ during Storm Arwen

9 Jun 2022, 13:59

Both Ofgem and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have set out a number of recommendations for network operators, as their reviews find service was “unacceptable” during Storm Arwen.

The new device has been installed at the University of Warwick. Image: WPD

WPD launches ‘first of its kind’ fault limiter solution trial for electricity network faults

26 Apr 2022, 12:45

A new device called EDGE-FCLi, which can reduce the risk of large electrical currents in the event of a fault, is being trialed by Western Power Distribution (WPD).

The project is being led by SSEN Distribution, E.ON and Costain. Image: SSEN.

Battery storage to boost rural energy resilience in SSEN pilot scheme

7 Feb 2022, 12:38

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.

The trial is due to be completed in December 2022. Image: WPD.

WPD trial aims to prevent power cuts using ‘listening’ devices

24 Nov 2021, 13:32

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is undertaking a new project designed to ‘listen’ for faults on the electricity network before they happen.

This is the first time the Smart Cable Guards - which are designed to act as a stethoscope for the grid - have been used in the UK. Image: UKPN.

UKPN hails UK first as DNV Smart Cable Guards installed on network

3 Sep 2021, 14:30

UK Power Networks (UKPN) engineers have fitted DNV’s early warning system Smart Cable Guards at two sites, in a UK first.

The web portal update comes after an update to the Power Track app earlier this year. Image: SSEN

SSEN unveils newly redesigned Power Track web portal

27 Aug 2021, 16:28

New updates to SSEN’s redesigned and reconfigured web portal include an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint locator and improved optimisation for mobile devices.

Battery storage helped some households cut their bills by over half. Image: SPEN.

SPEN-funded Warmworks project demonstrates 'tremendous potential' of domestic battery storage

5 Jul 2021, 11:08

The energy retail industry must be “ready to play its part” in supporting consumers in transitioning to new tech, a trial run by Warmworks Scotland has found.

UK Power Networks’ senior protection engineer, John Holmes, with a DFA-plus device commissioned at a substation. Image: UKPN.

UKPN and SSEN look to pre-empt potential power cuts with new fault anticipation trial

3 Feb 2021, 11:11

DNOs UK Power Networks (UKPN) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) are trialing a "futuristic" technology to prevent power cuts.