uk power networks

wind turbines in a wide open field
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.
a modern orange and glass building
April 16, 2025

Gridserve and UKPN connect batteries for EV charging at Gatwick

Gridserve and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have connected a new battery energy storage system (BESS) to support EV charging at London Gatwick Airport.
An EV plugged into a lamppost to charge
September 18, 2024

UKPN: older lamp posts can support EV charging

Distribution Network Operator (DNO) UK Power Networks (UKPN) has updated the technical guidance for installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers in lamp posts following an exhaustive assessment.
An elderly woman looks at a smart meter
June 13, 2024

UKPN announces £1 million for community energy groups

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has pledged £1 million to help community energy groups grow their net zero programmes.
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May 21, 2024

UKPN completes £10.6 million upgrade, securing power for 95,000 homes and businesses

UK Power Networks has completed a £10.6 million grid upgrade between Worthing and Steyning, benefiting 95,000 homes and businesses.
The portfolio comprises of solar, wind and hydro. Image: UKPN.
May 7, 2024

UK Power Networks Services acquires 70-asset solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SEEIT

The commercial arm of UK Power Networks (UKPNS) has acquired a solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT).
SSEN Transmission Line Close Up
April 10, 2024

SSEN secures 700MW of flexibility; UKPN broadens flexibility market contract

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has contracted over 700MW of flexibility throughout 2023/2024.
This follows the firm releasing data on GSPs last year. Image: UK Power Networks.
January 5, 2024

UKPN releases data on energy curtailment on its network

UK Power Networks’ DSO has opened up new data showcasing when and why distributed energy resources are curtailed on its network.
Installation of the Smart Wires technology. Image: UKPN
December 13, 2023

UKPN DSO to release up to 4GW of network capacity

UK Power Network’s (UKPNs) distribution system operator (DSO) is set to release up to 4GW of network capacity.
UKPN is also supporting the development of the UK’s first ever high voltage (HV) shore power station above tidal waters. Image: UKPN.
November 30, 2023

UKPN unveils tool showcasing spare capacity at Grid Supply Points

Distribution network operator UKPN has released new data showcasing how much spare capacity is available at each Grid Supply Point.

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