Record (circuit) breakers: UK Power Networks trials 'world's fastest' green grid technology

BusinessGreen staff
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New devices trialled on London's electricity network have the potential to ease rollout of renewable heat and power while delivering cost savings, UKPN claims

Circuit-breakers designed to make it easier and cheaper to connect renewables and low carbon heating technologies to the grid have been installed on London's electricity network as part of a trial by UK...

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