The flexibility tender covers 41 locations across the Midlands, South West and South Wales. Image: WPD

WPD launches tender for 278MW peak flexibility requirement

25 Jan 2022, 11:20

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is launching a new flexibility tender covering 41 locations which have a combined peak requirement of 278.34MW.

The DNO is expecting 600,000 heat pump installations on its network by 2028. Image: WPD.

WPD launches 'Equinox' project to explore how heat pumps can provide flexibility

20 Jan 2022, 13:36

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched a new project dubbed Equinox, to explore the potential of domestic low-carbon heat technologies like heat pumps to provide flexibility.

All the networks are expecting an increase in EV ownership to drive up demand and require capacity increases during the RIIO-ED2 period. Image: Northern Powergrid.

DNOs commit to billions in investment in final RIIO-ED2 business plans

2 Dec 2021, 12:39

Distribution network operators (DNO) around Britain have submitted their final RIIO-ED2 business plans to Ofgem, announcing billions of pounds in funding to transform electricity distribution networks for net zero.

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.

A new system for completing domestic EV charger and heat pump connections is to be rolled out from 18 October. Image: WPD.

WPD commits to same or next day connections for domestic EV chargers and heat pumps

14 Oct 2021, 11:51

New processes mean Western Power Distribution (WPD) can now approve most new connections for domestic electric vehicle (EV) chargers and heat pumps on the same day or the next day.

Upgrading homes to meet EPC standards alone could save over 30% of heating. Image: Robert J Heath.

Onshore renewables key as National Grid lays out pathways for net zero in South Wales

5 Oct 2021, 16:16

Onshore wind and solar energy need to be increased in South Wales to enable a net zero energy system in the region by 2050.

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Preparing for the future: The long road ahead for the EV rollout

7 Sep 2021, 13:20

WPD’s DSO development manager Paul Jewell takes a look at what is needed to accelerate the rollout of EV charging and how network operators can support this.

National Grid is acquiring WPD as part its wider strategy to focus on transmission and distribution. Image: National Grid.

CMA clears National Grid acquisition of WPD

3 Sep 2021, 17:11

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared National Grid’s acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD).

The strategy is an update on 2017's DSO Strategy released by the distribution network operator. Image: WPD.

WPD updates DSO strategy to ‘reflect broader shift’ in electricity system

19 Aug 2021, 13:12

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has updated its distribution system operator (DSO) strategy, focusing on developing neutral markets and incentivising domestic flexibility.