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That’s the suggestion from Basil Scarsella, CEO of UK Power Networks, who spoke to Energy Live News amid the outbreak of the pandemic to discuss its impacts on the electricity industry

Recent research states most motorists would be happy to charge their electric vehicles outside of peak times in return for lower bills

The network operator estimates the technology could save energy customers around £400m and help reduce carbon emissions in London

The power network operator has been recognised by the Carbon Trust for an absolute reduction of 6.6% carbon emissions since 2016/17

RWE Generation, Ørsted and UK Power Networks will pay into a redress fund run by energy watchdog Ofgem

One of Lightsource BP’s solar farms in East Sussex provided a reactive power voltage support service overnight, delivered through UK Power Networks’ distribution network

It has partnered with EDF Energy and Repowering London to allow domestic solar panels to provide flexibility services to the distribution network

Up to 1,000 members of the public who own EVs and charge it at their homes will take part in the pilot project

The distribution network operator is planning to create the ‘world’s most advanced’ electricity network control system

Businesses are being invited to register to tender until 12th March