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THE C ONVERSATION 10 The data revolution for asset management Data is already shaping our world, but how we use it could revolutionise asset management. Phil Dingle, marketing director at Lucy Electric, discusses the issue. 12 Highlighting excellence With entries now open for the Network Awards we take a look at the categories and what the judges will be looking for. 15 Industry insight – Schneider Electric Mike Phillips talks about the company's role in helping the Gibraltar Electricity OCTOBER ISSUE 26/2018 THE APPLICATION 22 Why open source is key to securing the UK's energy sector Amid increasing risk of cyber-attacks, National Grid has been working with Lagoni to secure a fl eet of 25 compressors and terminals. Kate O'Flaherty reports. 24 Reducing power line associated wildfi re risks Fugro's Robert Hoddenbach on dealing with extreme weather events. 25 Industry insight – Vaisala Online transformer monitoring solutions installed to provide real-time condition information. NETWORK / 4 / OCTOBER 2018 8 THE CONVERSATION THE FUTURE OF V2G The government is investing £30m in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology with 21 projects chosen to receive funding. So what are the possibilities, barriers and challenges around the adoption of V2G? Innovate UK's Dr Marco Landi, innovation lead – vehicle-to-grid and EV charging, speaks to Network editor Alec Peachey. 20 THE APPLICATION MEETING DEMAND IN MAIDSTONE UK Power Networks has started a £5.1 million power upgrade in Maidstone, Kent. Network editor Alec Peachey visited the site and spoke to project manager Matthew Crittenden along with head of capital programme alliance delivery, Liam O'Sullivan. 28 THE FUTURE THE RISE OF THE MACHINES James Harrison, Cadent's head of operations for London, updates Network readers on the role 'Gas-Bots' are playing in repairing gas pipes. Jonathan Brearley, senior partner, networks, Ofgem Bernard Magee, head of strategy and marketing for power networks, Siemens John Scott, independent consultant Ed Gill, UK head of press & public affairs, Energy Networks Association Louise Kingham OBE, chief executive, Energy Institute (EI) Chris Clarke, director of asset management and health, safety & environment, Wales & West Utilities Richard Court, head of regulation and external affairs, Cadent Tim Rotheray, director, Association for Decentralised Energy John Parsons, networks portfolio manager, BEAMA Matt Rudling, director of customer services, UK Power Networks Mark Thompson, head of energy, Innovate UK Roger Hey, future networks manager, Western Power Distribution Maxine Frerk, director, Grid Edge Policy Ben Graff, head of T2 stakeholder engagement - National Grid Ellen Bennett, utilities content director, Faversham House EDITORIAL BOARD Authority (GEA) manage relaibility and supply for the territory. 16 Bringing the sector together Preview of this year's Low Carbon Networks & Innovation Conference (LCNI) in Telford. 34 Adopting innovation Q&A with Jim Ronnie, business development manager at Elimpus. Peter Jones, technical manager, Energy Research Partnership.