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Ofgem approves new investment in connecting Renewables to Power Grid

{ Posted on Jan 19 2010 by MaxC }
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Categories : Ofgem, Smart Grid, Transmission
Ofgem have announced that they will allow electricity transmission companies to spend an additional £319m on upgrades to connect renewable energy sources.  The electricity companies are expected to spend around £5bn in transmission projects over the next ten years.  Most ...Read More »

The UK’s first smart grid installation

{ Posted on Nov 13 2009 by MaxC }
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Categories : Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Scotland, Smart Grid, Transmission
The UK’s first smart grid system is due to be switched on in the coming weeks. The Orkney Registered Power Zone (RPZ) has been installed by a Glasgow-based company, Smarter Grid Solutions, which provides smart grid products to the energy generation ...Read More »