UK Power Networks: delivering electricity across the southeast
- Established in 2010, UK Power Networks manages electricity distribution for London, the South East, and East of England.
- It serves over 8.3 million homes and businesses, reaching a population of around 20 million people.
- The company was formed after the acquisition of the networks from EDF Energy by the Cheung Kong Group.
- Known for its focus on innovation and customer service, it has consistently ranked highly in regulatory performance reviews.
An efficient and resilient infrastructure
- Operates 190,000+ km of power lines, supporting one of the UK’s largest distribution areas.
- The network includes 139 grid substations and 47,000 distribution substations, ensuring reliable energy delivery.
- Capacity supports a mix of traditional and renewable energy sources, with a growing emphasis on green integration.
- Significant investments in smart grid technologies have enhanced fault detection and recovery times.
- The company manages a distributed energy resources (DER) platform, enabling better integration of local generation.
- Recognised for its reliability and efficiency, UK Power Networks boasts one of the lowest customer outage rates in the UK.
- It is at the forefront of net-zero initiatives, working towards decarbonising energy distribution while maintaining resilience.