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THE C ONVERSATION 09 David Smith of the ENA on a busy summer for the networks SEPTEMBER ISSUE 15/2017 THE FUTURE 32 Power in sync How Birmingham is benefi ting from fault fi nding technology and detection as distributed generation comes on line 33 Heat seeker Using thermal imaging technology to detect faults in underground cables THE APPLICATION 16 Data overload? Lucy Electric says the effective use of Big Data is as important as the information itself when it comes to asset management. 22 Innovation nation This month sees many new players shortlisted for the Energy Innovation Centre awards. 24 A fairer future? Tackling fuel poverty in the UK. NETWORK / 4 / SEPTEMBER 2017 "Are the sensors giving you a reliable data feed about the voltage on the network, or the fl ow on the line? And how will they respond to a surge of voltage when there is a lightning strike nearby? All of these things impact on the real world of power networks." John Chiltern, Chiltern Power, The Application 06 THE CONVERSATION: GAS SMART METERS There are seven million gas and electric smart meters installed in the UK. But when it comes to new gas smart meters, how safe is the installation process? Network asks the experts. 14 THE APPLICATION: ASSET MANAGEMENT Asset management is evolving as distributed generation and new technologies mean networks enjoy previously unimaginable capabilities – and face new challenges. 30 THE FUTURE: DRONE INSPECTION Texo Drone Survey and Inspection claims it has the market cornered in terms of futuristic UAVs for power line inspection and analysis of other network assets. We speak to the company's chief operating offi cer about the strengths – and limitations – of drones. surge of voltage when there is a lightning strike nearby? All of these things impact on the real world of power networks." John Chiltern, Chiltern Power, INSPECTION Texo Drone Survey and Inspection claims it has the market cornered in terms of futuristic UAVs for power line inspection and analysis of other network assets. We speak to the company's chief operating offi cer about the strengths – and limitations – of John Chiltern, Chiltern Power, The Application John Chiltern, Chiltern Power,