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Akshay Kaul, Director, systems & networks Ofgem Bernard Magee, Head of strategy & 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, Director of asset management and health, safety & environment Wales & West Utilities David Richardson, Innovation lead for energy systems Innovate UK Anthony Bivens, Head of networks BEAMA Sul Alli, Director of safety, strategy & 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 Leigh Lipton, RIIO T2 communications lead, UK regulation National Grid Ranjit Blythe, Director of communications & external affairs (interim) Cadent EDITORIAL BOARD Peter Jones, Technical manager Energy Research Partnership THE C ONVERSATION 08 Aiming for net-zero Polly Osborne, an electrical engineer specialising in whole energy system consulting and sustainability, assesses the role of hydrogen in the journey to net zero. 10 Why the DSO transition must accelerate Network operators need to make big changes to transition to DSOs. But how much progress are they actually making? Elaine Knutt investigates. 14 Setting the standard for excellence and innovation Network takes a looksat the Centre for Digital Built Britain's National Digital Twin Programme ISSUE 40/2020 NETWORK / 4 / MARCH 2020 10 THE CONVERSATION WHAT DOES A DSO LOOK LIKE? Network operators need to make big changes to transition to DSOs. But how much progress are they actually making? 18 THE APPLICATION BLACK START TRIALS BEGIN Network speaks to Peter Chandler, project lead for the ground-breaking Distributed ReStart project about the challenges it will face as it embarks on live trials this summer. 30 THE FUTURE INSIDE KEELE UNIVERSITY'S SEND PROJECT Keele University is Europe's model for intelligent energy grid research, developing new models for localised sustainable energy and hosting Europe's £15 million Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project. THE APPLICATION 18 Black Start trials Network speaks to Peter Chandler, project lead for the ground-breaking Distributed ReStart project about the challenges it will face as it embarks on live trials this summer. 10 Going it alone - IDNOs Network investigates the progress and challenges faced by Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO), Vattenfall Networks, in the UK market. 24 CHP to achieve zero carbon Combined heat & power offers a wide range of advantages including fi nancial, ecological MARCH THE FUTURE 30 On an even Keele Keele University is Europe's model for intelligent energy grid research, developing new models for localised sustainable energy and hosting Europe's £15 million Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project. 32 The pride of Oxfordshire Network catches up with SSEN's Melanie Bryce to discuss Project LEO, one of the most wide-ranging and holistic smart grid trials ever conducted in the UK. 34 Storing for the future Network speaks to Dr Jonathan Radcliffe about the importance of the MANIFEST project.