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Recent SP Energy Networks Innovation Blogs

 

Powering the Future - Using Power Electronics to Revolutionise the Electricity Network

14/08/2024 | Graham Campbell

Over a decade ago, SP Energy Networks began investigating how we could use power electronics at scale to support our customers. Before 2011, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) conducted a few research projects implementing power electronics.

 

UNLOCKING FLEXIBILITY FOR NET ZERO

11/07/2024 | Pamela Mathieson

What does Flexibility have to do with Net Zero?
Quite a lot actually…the scale of decarbonisation means that by 2050 the peak demand on our distribution network is forecast to double. New demand, generation and storage will increasingly push our network assets beyond what they are designed for.

 

Q&A WITH ANGELA LOVE, CHAIR OF INZAC

24/06/2024 | Angela Love

Ahead of publication of our RIIO-T3 Business Plan in December, we caught up with Angela Love - Chair of our Independent Net Zero Advisory Council (INZAC).

 

DIGITALISE TO DECARBONISE

29/04/2024 | Lynda Ward

As a transmission and distribution network owner, we play a critical role in enabling the transition to a cleaner, future – supporting both the Scottish and UK Government to reach their Net Zero targets.

Introducing our next transmission business plan

21/02/2024 | Andrew Stanger

The Scottish and UK Governments have set ambitious decarbonisation targets for Net Zero by 2045 and 2050 respectively. The next decade will be crucial in preparing the grid for the increase in electricity demand resulting from the decarbonisation of society and the economy.

 
 

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