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THE C ONVERSATION 8 An integrated energy system The work of CESI discussed. 9 Industry insight - Kirona 12 Supporting a whole system approach Jonathan Chapman from Burns & McDonnell gives his view. 13 Industry insight - Vaisala 15 Industry insight – S&C Electric Company 34 Unlocking hidden potential National Grid on the work its doing in partnership with UKPN. MAY ISSUE 22/2018 THE FUTURE 29 Industry insight - Steve Vick 30 Utility Week Live 2018 As we approach Utility Week Live 2018, we look at the trends, technologies and factors that are set to disrupt utility business models in the years to come. In this issue: The supply chain. THE APPLICATION 18 Examining blockchain John Danahy and Rob Broom from Squire Patton Boggs examine blockchain and its potential application in the electricity sector. 20 Industry insight - ZIV 24 Considering alternatives Martin Broderick from Oxford Brookes University explores common misconceptions regarding alternatives in environmental impact assessment (EIA) of electrical networks. NETWORK / 4 / MAY 2018 10 THE CONVERSATION INNOVATION Matt Hindle and Randolph Brazier from the Energy Networks Association discuss how the organisation's gas and electricity innovation strategies will bring major developments to the energy networks. 22 THE APPLICATION FAULT DETECTION Helicopters, thermal imaging cameras, artifi cial intelligence and the internet of things are among the latest weapons as the battle against power cuts rages into the modern era. Greg Pitcher fi nds out more. 28 THE FUTURE FUTURE NETWORKS Innovation is becoming business as usual amongst the network operators. The recent Future Networks Conference featured speakers from the regulated networks industry, independent networks, Ofgem and government. 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 Peter Jones, technology strategy manager power grids division, ABB 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 Joss Clarke, head of stakeholder and external communications, RIIO T2 – National Grid Ellen Bennett, utilities content director, Faversham House EDITORIAL BOARD