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.
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CMA clears National Grid acquisition of WPD
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared National Grid’s acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD).
WPD updates DSO strategy to ‘reflect broader shift’ in electricity system
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has updated its distribution system operator (DSO) strategy, focusing on developing neutral markets and incentivising domestic flexibility.
WPD targets net zero equality with VENICE project
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is launching a new project to support vulnerable customers through the energy transition.
Record levels of flexibility tendered in 2021 but still ‘only the tip of the iceberg’
Record levels of local flexibility have been contracted in 2021, with an uplift of 45% on 2020 already.
RIIO-ED2 business plans: DNOs confirm billions to support ‘profound change’
Distribution network operators (DNO) have laid out their business plans ahead of the forthcoming RIIO-ED2 price period.
CMA opens investigation into National Grid’s WPD acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching an investigation into the acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD) by National Grid.
Four projects have cleared initial screening for Ofgem’s Electricity Network Innovation Competition
Four projects have passed the initial screening for the Electricity Network Innovation Competition (NIC), with network operators seeking £29 million for green heat and flexibility.
Lightsource Labs signs first commercial partnerships with UKPN and WPD
Lightsource Labs has announced its first commercial partnerships with network operators, signing contracts to deliver local flexibility with UK Power Networks (UKPN) and Western Power Distribution (WPD).