Power Network Components in UK Found Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Power network components in UK found vulnerable to extreme heat

Image courtesy Ricardo Transformers, power lines and protection devices for the power network in the UK have been categorised as ‘vulnerable’ to extreme heat, says a Ricardo-led research programme. The energy consultancy led a Climate Services for a Net Zero World research programme on behalf of the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, assessing the vulnerabilities of different components of the energy system to extreme heat. It also …

UK Power Networks launches retrofit scheme

A new initiative from UK Power Networks could help people living in social housing get even more out of energy efficiency measures being retrofitted in their homes. The move comes as social landlords, including local authorities or housing associations, are undertaking large-scale energy efficiency retrofits, such as insulation upgrades and smart heating systems. Flex Direct introduces a way to use retrofits to provide flexibility to the energy …