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UK Power Networks Services builds renewables portfolio
UK Power Networks Services builds renewables portfolio

We are expanding our portfolio of key infrastructure assets with the acquisition of UU Solar, from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust LLP (SEEIT).

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Volunteers pave the way for young people to enjoy wildlife

Nest boxes for sand martins are enhancing Unstead Wetland Nature Reserve ready for the birds’ arrival in Spring 2025, thanks to UK Power Networks Services.

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Heathrow team support Green Corridor charity
Heathrow team support Green Corridor charity

Young people with special educational needs are enjoying enhanced surroundings, thanks to a team of ten from UK Power Networks Services.

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Multi-utilities staff raise thousands for military children’s charity
Multi-utilities staff raise thousands for military children’s charity

Attendees at a charity gala in Salisbury have raised more than £3,000 for a charity that provides support and comfort to bereaved military children.

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Sussex steam railway chuff-chuff-chuffed  with volunteers
Sussex steam railway chuff-chuff-chuffed with volunteers

A project to transform the station master’s garden is taking shape at the Bluebell Railway in Uckfield, helped by local power workers. Eight UK Power Networks’ staff helped prepare flower beds for new planting, to create a peaceful spot where the railway charity’s volunteers can take a break. The team gave their time through Donate a Day, which gives employees two days a year to volunteer with local charities and community groups.

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UK Power Networks Services provide the Boaz project with a DIY SOS-style makeover
UK Power Networks Services provide the Boaz project with a DIY SOS-style makeover

More than 30 of our colleagues recently spent the day in Sutton Scotney, near Winchester, volunteering at the Boaz Project, a charity that helps adults with learning difficulties gain work, skills and friendship.

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Civil engineer on track to swap trains for transformers
Civil engineer on track to swap trains for transformers

A graduate civil engineer is on track for a powerful career, after gaining a place on UK Power Networks’ first post-university scheme in more than five years.

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Graduate ‘over the moon’ to gain place on UK Power Networks scheme
Graduate ‘over the moon’ to gain place on UK Power Networks scheme

UK Power Networks Services has gained a top-notch applicant to boost its team in London. Hamza Sifaoui will be joining the commercial branch of UK Power Networks as a graduate electrical design engineer.

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10 Essential steps for a successful transition to an electric fleet
10 Essential steps for a successful transition to an electric fleet

Our expertise provide end-to-end integrated solutions for developing Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet transition plans and charging hubs across an array of industries. Find out more on how to transition to an electric fleet in our know-how guide.

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Celebrating a win at the Digital Communication Awards 2024
Celebrating a win at the Digital Communication Awards 2024

We are excited to announce that we are the winners of the best LinkedIn Campaign at the Digital Communication Awards.

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UK Power Networks Services deploys industry-first airport power monitoring technology
UK Power Networks Services deploys industry-first airport power monitoring technology

We have invested in and fully deployed an innovative new system to evaluate the condition of electrical infrastructure – that could revolutionise the way the aviation sector monitors power assets in future.

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New client delivery manager flies into UK Power Networks Services
New client delivery manager flies into UK Power Networks Services

Adrian Laycock has been announced as the new client delivery manager for our Manchester office.

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UK Power Networks Services recruits three new apprentices
UK Power Networks Services recruits three new apprentices

Three new recruits are supercharging their careers on our power apprenticeship.

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Call for an intelligent integration of low-carbon initiatives in the ports industry
Call for an intelligent integration of low-carbon initiatives in the ports industry

Ports have committed to reducing their Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions from their operations) and Scope 2 emissions (from power consumption). The challenge is to promote the use of low-carbon technologies and ensure infrastructure is in place to support decarbonisation.

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The world of energy is changing
The world of energy is changing

Pantelis Stefas CEng MIET Senior Consultant at UK Power Networks Services, talks through the challenges of meeting the future energy demands of low carbon technologies which are increasing apace.

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Forces veterans 'row' Dover to Dunkirk for bereaved children
Forces veterans 'row' Dover to Dunkirk for bereaved children

Our armed forces veterans are 'rowing' from Dover to Dunkirk in aid of bereaved military children for Armed Forces Day this weekend.

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Meet the team of litter pickers who enhanced Kent’s savannah!
Meet the team of litter pickers who enhanced Kent’s savannah!

Swathes of Kentish savannah have been enhanced by a powerful team of litter pickers.

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International Women in Engineering Day 2024 – Marta’s story
International Women in Engineering Day 2024 – Marta’s story

International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the amazing work being done by women in the industry all over the world.

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UK Power Networks staff raise £48,500 in ‘Royal Ramble’ initiative
UK Power Networks staff raise £48,500 in ‘Royal Ramble’ initiative

Over 300 UK Power Networks employees have raised a total of £48,500 for the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) charity by virtue of their participation in a 20-mile ‘Royal Ramble’ charity walk across London.

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All aboard the volunteers’ express!
All aboard the volunteers’ express!

Power crews working behind the scenes on Britain’s railway infrastructure took time out to spruce up a heritage railway station in East Sussex.

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Kim Kelly announced as Client Delivery Manager
Kim Kelly announced as Client Delivery Manager

Kimberley Kelly of UK Power Networks Services has been announced as the new client delivery manager for the Chatham region.

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Revolutionising road freight: the future of HGV electrification
Revolutionising road freight: the future of HGV electrification

We work with logistics companies and fleet operators to optimise their existing energy infrastructure and integrate electric vehicle technology

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UK Power Networks Services builds renewables portfolio
UK Power Networks Services builds renewables portfolio

We are expanding our portfolio of key infrastructure assets with the acquisition of UU Solar, from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust LLP (SEEIT).

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Ultra-fast EV chargers launched at bp pulse hub in Pimlico
Ultra-fast EV chargers launched at bp pulse hub in Pimlico

We have partnered with bp pulse to power eight ultra-fast 150kW chargers at their Pimlico Electric Vehicle charging hub in central London.

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Supporting Transport for London in the delivery of 54 new trains for Docklands Light Railway
Supporting Transport for London in the delivery of 54 new trains for Docklands Light Railway

UK Power Networks Services continues to support Transport for London in its strategic ambitions to add 54 new trains to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) by 2024.

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Our SCADA technology accelerates the transition to a decarbonised future
Our SCADA technology accelerates the transition to a decarbonised future

With continued investment in an innovative facility that allows us to control, manage and monitor substations and other electrical infrastructure on behalf of our clients, we are helping the industry to accelerate its transition towards a decarbonised future.

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Supporting the Boaz community in preparing for annual Nativity Play
Supporting the Boaz community in preparing for annual Nativity Play

Members of our project teams from Allenby and MUJV helped the Boaz community get ready for their annual festive event.

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Services team continue partnership with Young Lives Foundation
Services team continue partnership with Young Lives Foundation

Three members of our Client Delivery team recently used their Donate a Day benefit to help out at a local charity

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Award for cricketing girls will up their game
Award for cricketing girls will up their game

Cricketing girls in Hornchurch are aiming for a first class season after being given an award to buy nets, indoor balls and cones for their winter practice.

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Electricity workers Christmas collection for Sussex homeless
Electricity workers Christmas collection for Sussex homeless

Power workers in Crawley ran a Christmas collection for a charity helping Sussex’s homeless, on the company’s doorstep.

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Partnering with bp pulse on the opening of their most powerful EV charging hub in London
Partnering with bp pulse on the opening of their most powerful EV charging hub in London

We have partnered with bp pulse to install and project manage their new ultra-fast hub in Central London.

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Career changers switch on to  power apprenticeships
Career changers switch on to power apprenticeships

Three career changers have joined UK Power Networks Services, to build new careers on the power network.

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Going for gold at the Digital Impact Awards
Going for gold at the Digital Impact Awards

We are thrilled to announce that we have received a gold award for our outstanding entry in the 'Best Use of Digital from the Energy and Utilities Sector' category at the Digital Impact Awards.

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Celebrating success at the Corporate & Financial Awards
Celebrating success at the Corporate & Financial Awards

We are very proud to have recently been awarded gold for 'Best use of digital media' and bronze for 'Best corporate website' at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2023.

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Full steam ahead: UK Power Networks Services celebrates 20-year  High Speed 1 partnership
Full steam ahead: UK Power Networks Services celebrates 20-year High Speed 1 partnership

UK Power Networks Services team members have gathered to celebrate the momentous achievement of two decades of service with High Speed 1 (HS1), the UK’s only high-speed railway.

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Maidstone Taekwondo grant packs a punch
Maidstone Taekwondo grant packs a punch

Taekwondo students in Maidstone are getting a kick out of a grant for new training equipment. Students are celebrating a £300 award from power infrastructure firm, UK Power Networks Services, which is going towards a new punch bag at the Family Martial Arts Black Belt School, based in Wharf Road.

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Staff volunteers upgrade path at Bookham ponds
Staff volunteers upgrade path at Bookham ponds

Disabled anglers will be able to fish at Spring Grove Park in Bookham, after volunteers upgraded a path around a pond.

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Westerham ‘Lions’ pride as fortunes turn
Westerham ‘Lions’ pride as fortunes turn

A football team in Westerham has been kitted out in professional new kit to match their growing height and form in the league.

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UK Power Networks Services partnership with Army Flying Museum soars to new heights
UK Power Networks Services partnership with Army Flying Museum soars to new heights

A company which provides day to day work on defence related projects and military sites across Hampshire and Wiltshire has confirmed its commitment to the military aviation museum at Middle Wallop by extending its corporate partnership for a further twelve months.

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Trailblazing partnership with Veolia
Trailblazing partnership with Veolia

UK Power Networks Services has been working with resource management company, Veolia, since 2006.

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Pioneering solar car port launched at Council HQ
Pioneering solar car port launched at Council HQ

Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array - one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.

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UK Power Networks Services volunteer for learning disability charity
UK Power Networks Services volunteer for learning disability charity

Forty UK Power Networks Services volunteers visited the Boaz Project, a farm-based charity that helps adults with learning difficulties acquire work, skills, and friendship.

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Our continued partnership with London Trams to maintain safety and reliability
Our continued partnership with London Trams to maintain safety and reliability

UK Power Network Services has been awarded a two-year contract extension by London Trams to continue the inspection and maintenance of 13 trackside substations in the Croydon area.

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Continuing to support Southern Water's Zero Commitment by 2030
Continuing to support Southern Water's Zero Commitment by 2030

UK Power Networks Services has been appointed to develop a primary Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy to support Southern Water’s ambition to transition all fleet vehicles to electric and low carbon alternatives.

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Through the lens: Women in Engineering - Safety is our number one priority
Through the lens: Women in Engineering - Safety is our number one priority

Concluding our mini-series, 'Through the Lens: Women in Engineering', our focus shifts to safety as a top priority. Our female colleagues share their insights on how UK Power Networks Services ensures exceptional safety standards for both employees and clients.

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Through the lens: Women in Engineering - The challenges we face
Through the lens: Women in Engineering - The challenges we face

Part two of our mini series, ‘Through the lens: Women in Engineering’, we discuss the challenges facing women in the industry and how our female colleagues have overcome this. With positive progress being made, we want our women engineers to feel empowered to always be confident and assertive in their work.

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Through the lens: Women in Engineering - Advice to the next generation
Through the lens: Women in Engineering - Advice to the next generation

As part of our mini series, 'Through the lens: Women in Engineering', our panel of inspiring women discuss their experiences of joining the industry, the shift in diversity they've witnessed over recent years and the need to empower younger generations to overcome stereotypes in pursuit of engineering excellence.

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UK Power Networks Services hires the cream of the crop
UK Power Networks Services hires the cream of the crop

A dairy herdsman has moo-ved to pastures new, pipping nearly 700 applicants to a prized role on UK Power Networks Services’ apprenticeship programme.

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International Women in Engineering Day 2023: Sharing what this year's theme means to inspiring women across our business
International Women in Engineering Day 2023: Sharing what this year's theme means to inspiring women across our business

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of International Women in Engineering Day, we are delighted to share insights from women across our company who have come together to discuss their careers, their invaluable experiences with safety practices and their hopes for the future of our industry.

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Sustainable ‘dead’ hedge skills  given a new lease of life in Kent
Sustainable ‘dead’ hedge skills given a new lease of life in Kent

Our volunteers have been keeping some traditional hedge-laying skills alive in Medway.

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