National Grid and Electricity North West Collaborate to Improve Grids
Electricity North West has received £500,000 in funding from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for its "CoolDown" project.
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National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has announced a new data-sharing plan to encourage local authorities to improve their local grids. The Distribution System Operator (DSO) will share its future network development plans with local authorities in the South West of England, the Midlands, and South Wales.
The CooDown Project explores how homes and businesses can use air conditioning flexibility to help balance the grid at peak times, reducing the need for additional infrastructure.
Key Features:
- National Grid Electricity Distribution to share future network development plans with local authorities
- Electricity North West’s “CoolDown” project to explore air conditioning flexibility for grid balancing
- National Grid secures funding for grid development projects
- Ardent selected for three major projects with National Grid
About National Grid:
National Grid is a leading energy company that operates in the UK and US. The company is committed to decarbonizing the energy system and has set a goal to reach net-zero by 2050.
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