SPEN switches to drone technology for network inspection to drive down emissions
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is switching to drone technology for transmission network inspection, following a successful trial last year.
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National Grid ESO fined £1.5m for failing to provide accurate demand forecasts
National Grid ESO has agreed to pay £1.5 million to Ofgem’s voluntary redress fund after it failed to provide unbiased and accurate seven-day ahead electricity demand forecasts in 2017.
Summer Outlook 2021: COVID-19 to continue to damper demand but 'right tools and processes in place'
Demand is forecast to continue to be low this summer, although some resurgence is expected in comparison to levels seen in 2020.
SSEN incorporates EV chargepoint data into Power Track app
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is now offering data on electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint availability within its Power Track app.
Enzen launches new AI-based Network Analysis services
Enzen has launched Network Analysis services, offering distribution network operators (DNO) modelling and forecasting tools.
SSE sells contracting division to Aurelius in £27.5m deal as it continues strategic shift
Big Six energy company SSE has entered into an agreement to sell its contracting division to the Aurelius Group for £27.5 million.
CMA grants permission for RIIO-T2 appeal
Permission to appeal modifications to the electricity and gas transmission and gas distribution licences has been granted to nine energy companies by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
ENA updates DSO Roadmap and Implementation Plan
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is celebrating taking another step forward with its interactive roadmap for DSO implementation as it reveals a new update.
National Grid ESO hails milestone as STOR moves to daily auctions
National Grid ESO has hit a key milestone in its Clean Energy Package, as it begins procuring Short Term Operating Reserve (STOR) on a daily basis.