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Network October 2019

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Jonathan Brearley, senior partner, networks, Ofgem Bernard Magee, head of strategy and marketing for power networks, Siemens John Scott, independent consultant Peter Kocen, senior press & public affairs manager, Energy Networks Association Louise Kingham OBE, chief executive, Energy Institute (EI) Chris Clarke, energy strategy director, Wales & West Utilities David Richardson, innovation lead for energy systems, Innovate UK Anthony Bivens, head of networks, BEAMA Sul Alli, director of safety, strategy and support services, UK Power Networks Roger Hey, future networks manager, Western Power Distribution Maxine Frerk, director, Grid Edge Policy Darren Jones technology manager – power grids division, ABB Ben Graff, head of T2 stakeholder engagement - National Grid Ranjit Blythe, director of communications and external affairs (interim), Cadent EDITORIAL BOARD Peter Jones, technical manager, Energy Research Partnership. THE C ONVERSATION 10 Aiming for net-zero Anthony Bivens, head of networks at BEAMA, discusses the trade body's Net-Zero by Design report. 12 Setting the standard for excellence and innovation The Network Awards will return on 17th March 2020, shining a light once more on the good work taking place across the UK's energy networks, their supply chains and stakeholders. Here, we highlight the categories. 15 Industry insight – S&C Electric Company OCTOBER ISSUE 36/2019 THE APPLICATION 24 Delivering the smart grid The Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) is undertaking a project, which aims to address the bandwidth and security requirements for the smart grid. 25 Industry insight - Megger 26 The rise of the machines Kelvatek partnership study examining the role of machine learning in development of the smart grid, what the challenges are to its widespread use – and how they can be overcome. NETWORK / 4 / OCTOBER 2019 8 THE CONVERSATION BRINGING THE SECTOR TOGETHER The UK's electricity networks, energy innovators and stakeholders will come together from 30-31 October for the ninth annual Low Carbon Network Innovation (LCNI) Conference in Glasgow. 22 THE APPLICATION SAFEGUARDING MENTAL HEALTH A look at how networks are improving their approach to mental health in the workplace. 34 THE FUTURE HOW MATERIALS WILL UNDERPIN THE FUTURE OF THE ENERGY NETWORK Academics from Newcastle University and Durham University discuss how materials will underpin the future of the energy network. 17 Dealing with a digitalised grid if the internet breaks down Phil Lawton from the Energy Systems Catapult examines what might happen to a digitalised grid if the internet breaks down. 18 Attracting female talent Laura Hatfi eld from Samuel Knight International discusses the reasons why a new approach is needed for building workforces. 19 Industry insight – NM Group 38 Adopting new technology Q&A with Christine Boyle MBE, chief executive of Senergy.

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