30/12/2019 James Yu awarded MBE in 2020 New Year's Honours We are thrilled to share that our very own Professor James Yu has been awarded an MBE in the 2020 New Year's Honours List for his services to the electricity industry and innovation.
24/12/2019 We're on route to Net Zero with new waste plastic roads We’re underlining our commitment to a greener environment with a pioneering initiative to use recycled plastic waste to construct new roads at one of our substations.
18/12/2019 We're extending our contract with HYPE Innovation to drive b... Following a successful trial with HYPE Innovation’s software over the last few months, we have extended our contract with them to continue to drive innovation that’s accessible across our business regardless of our people’s roles or locations.
17/12/2019 Our investment in cutting-edge forecasting software We are delighted to share that we are investing significantly in pioneering software from Sia Partners UK that applies data science and machine learning algorithms to predict both electricity network demand and generation output. This new approach will allow us to maximise capacity and reliability across the electricity network, benefiting customers and generators alike.
10/12/2019 Transmission Business Plan submitted After two years of extensive consultation, we have submitted our business plan outlining the critical role that the transmission system in central and southern Scotland will play in achieving Government's net zero carbon targets and supporting our future networks vision.
04/12/2019 How can we actively manage our network? We talk a lot right now about the constant increasing demand on the electricity network, and I explained a little in my last blog about our focus on flexibility which will be one of the ways we’ll cope with this. However, even with flexibility as an alternative option to traditional network reinforcement, we still need to be able to manage this sort of activity alongside everything else we look after on the network.
03/12/2019 Partnering with ERMCO to help meet UK net zero ambitions Today we've announced a new partnership on our innovative LV Engine project, supporting the accelerated uptake of low carbon technologies and ultimately driving delivery against UK Government net zero targets.
12/11/2019 Alternative model for regulating the electricity networks pr... A new paper, Energy Networks for the Future, highlights the need for a new partnership between the public and private sector to deliver the energy infrastructure needed to achieve net zero decarbonisation.
06/11/2019 SPEN hosts debate on net zero carbon emissions SP Energy Networks brings together the country's top energy experts, policymakers and influencers for Scotland's debate on the race to net-zero carbon emissions and the infrastructure
05/11/2019 SPEN hosts EV roadshow with Liverpool City Region Combined A... Liverpool City Region Combined Authority welcomed businesses and members of the public to an electric vehicle roadshow that revealed innovative plans to accelerate the wide-scale adoption of electric vehicles across Liverpool City Region, Cheshire, North Shropshire and North Wales.
23/10/2019 Liverpool's net zero pathway revealed in local detail for th... ScottishPower and SP Energy Networks today launched Zero Carbon Communities – the first detailed roadmap to show how local communities can play their part in reaching NetZero targets, as the country transitions to an electric future.
23/10/2019 The UK's net zero pathway revealed in local detail for the f... ScottishPower and SP Energy Networks today launched Zero Carbon Communities – the first detailed roadmap to show how local communities can play their part in reaching the UK's NetZero targets, as the country transitions to an electric future.
04/10/2019 SP Energy Networks opens its largest tender for flexibility ... We have launched our largest ever call for flexibility services in ten areas right across our licences in Scotland, England and North Wales.
04/10/2019 Our support of the Accelerated Loss of Mains Programme We are committed to ensuring our network is as safe, secure and reliable as possible for our customers now and in the future which is why we are supporting a new National Grid ESO-led change programme to make sure our connected generation assets meet new national guidelines.
09/09/2019 Harvest Safety Power safety advice reminder for agricultural workers completing the harvest. With the harvest underway across the UK, SP Energy Networks is urging farm workers and agricultural communities to stay safe around the electricity network.
05/09/2019 SP Energy Networks backs call for public to Look Out Look Up... We're supporting a new campaign that aims to reduce the number of fatalities amongst lorry drivers working in the construction and road haulage industries by encouraging them to "Look Out Look Up!"
29/08/2019 New strategic EV Partnership marks important step towards cl... A £7.5 million project between the public and private sectors has been established to deliver more electric vehicle charging points and ensure the infrastructure needed to support these is put in place.
28/08/2019 John Howard appointed as chair of new customer engagement gr... We are delighted to announce the appointment of industry heavyweight John Howard as chair of our new RIIO-ED2 Customer Engagement Group (CEG).
22/08/2019 Scottish app developer launches innovative electric vehicle ... Bo'ness-based digital company, Sanctus Media launched its revolutionary Android app, WattsUp, on the Google Play Store. The development and launch of the app, which helps drivers locate electric vehicle charge points across the UK, was made possible thanks to a £36,000 funding boost from the Green Economy Fund.
12/08/2019 South Ayrshire Community Transport launches region's first e... Our Green Economy Fund is supporting the South Ayrshire Community Transport by offering them almost £60,000 of funding to help the local community access to two low-carbon electric vehicles.