Articles tagged with: wpd

The draft determinations for RIIO-ED2 were published by Ofgem yesterday (29 June). Image: Getty.

Energy networks stress the work remaining for RIIO-ED2 after 'tough and stretching' draft determinations

30 Jun 2022, 15:00

Ofgem yesterday (29 June) published its draft determinations for RIIO-ED2, covering the period between 2023-2028.

The strategy includes plans to support the installation of heat pumps. Image: WPD

WPD to enable ‘quick and affordable’ low carbon heat connections with new strategy

28 Jun 2022, 10:43

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has published what it has described as its most ambitious low carbon heating strategy, showing how it plans to connect domestic low carbon heat technologies (LCT).

There are currently 11,000 heat pumps on WPD's network, but this is expected to increase significantly. Image: WPD.

WPD pledges to ensure domestic customers can gain grid connections when and where they want

24 Jun 2022, 12:34

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has pledged to ensure domestic customers can connect low carbon technologies when and where they want.

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.

National Grid's profits were boosted by the IFA2 (pictured) and North Sea Link interconnectors being up and running. Image: National Grid.

National Grid’s profit surges to £4.4bn as WPD acquisition boosts company

20 May 2022, 17:35

National Grid’s statutory operating profit was up 82% for the 2021/22 financial year to £4.4 billion, boosted by the acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD).

The payment to the voluntary redress fund follows an investigation launched by Ofgem in 2020. Image: WPD

WPD pays £14.9m for failing vulnerable customers

4 May 2022, 10:37

Western Power Distribution (WPD) failed to meet its obligations to provide information to some of its most vulnerable customers, regulator Ofgem has found.

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).

WPD is running a number of flexibility projects as it looks to increase resilience in the grid ahead of RIIO-ED2. Image: WPD.

WPD launches flexibility study FLOWERS with South West Water

14 Apr 2022, 11:52

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has teamed up with Smart Grid Consultancy and South West Water (SWW) to launch a new demand side response flexibility study.

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.

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