SP Energy Networks
The Heat-Up modelling tool offers a wide range of behaviour analysis around use of heat in homes based on real-world data
SP Energy Networks will pay £5,000 to anyone providing information that eventually leads to the conviction of those responsible
A fleet of drones is carrying out condition-based assessments across the transmission network, which covers Central and Southern Scotland
The work, which took place over the last two years, is part of SPEN’s modernisation programme to future-proof the electricity network and increase resilience of supply in the area
The Emergency Restoration System can be deployed at ‘a moment’s notice’ to support both overhead and underground lines, providing a far more rapid response system for engineers to use in the field than has been previously available
SP Energy Networks expects the project to reduce network operating costs by between £53m and £66m, helping cut customers’ bills
Project PACE is also estimated to potentially save £310m on connection costs if rolled out across the UK
It has joined forces with independent online marketplace Piclo for the flexibility services in 40 locations across its licence areas in England, Scotland and North Wales
Accurate predictions of power demand and generation are expected to result in increased awareness and reliability of the network
SPEN expects to make improvements in the operation of its networks and the services provided to customers through the use of smart meter data