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Published 06 Sep 2021
Protecting Underground Cables This Article was originally published by T&D World. From Superstorm Sandy to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Florence and Michael – the volume of rain and storm surge has and can cause unprecedented flooding. Flooding negatively impacts power systems – but not for the reasons you might...
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Published 04 Aug 2021
Underground power cables are playing an increasingly important role in the electrification of the world. The excellent conductivity of copper makes it appear the natural choice for the conductor material. But that isn’t always the case. Experience with France’s transmission grid has shown that aluminium can sometimes prove to...
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Published 30 Jun 2021
How can I connect to the electricity network? An article from UKPN As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we understand that your new electricity connection needs to be delivered in a safe, reliable and cost effective way. We have a long track record throughout the UK of successfully meeting...
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Published 16 Jun 2021
This article has been republished with the kind permission of Jules Daly, Marketing & Communications Manager at Powersystems Ltd (High Voltage Electrical Engineering). About Powersystems Powersystems was established in 1977 to provide industrial customers with the expertise that only the local electricity board previously offered. 40 years on Powersystems...
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Published 15 Jun 2021
This article has been republished with the kind permission of SPE Electrical Ltd. SPE Electrical Ltd SPE Electrical are based in Dorset, in the South West, but serve the whole of the UK as well as many international clients. The company was created in early 2006, in recognition...
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