power network

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SP Energy Networks has announced plans to invest £800 million in the next eight years. It aims to maintain and improve the power network in North and Mid Wales and also focus on community safety initiatives. The company manages around 9,605km of underground cables and more than 1,200km of overhead power lines that connect more […]

A new inquiry into the future of the UK electricity infrastructure has been launched. The Energy and Climate Change Committee said the power infrastructure in the country is ageing and “substantial” investment will be required to upgrade both the transmission and distribution networks. It will investigate what changes are required to build a low carbon, […]