About our Network Technology Trials

Traditionally, distribution network operators dealt with new loads placed on the powergrid by reinforcing the network. The Customer-Led Network Revolution project is exploring smarter alternatives which could allow conventional reinforcement and its costs to be avoided or deferred.

We are assessing a number of novel ‘smart grid’ network technologies including energy storage, thermal rating and voltage control. Together, they form part of a comprehensive smart grid toolkit which is optimised and controlled by our active network management system GUS. The learning from our network trials is being proactively shared with all UK network operators, helping us to create a smarter powergrid that is fit for the future.