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Expert views from our engineers on asset condition, LV network visibility, voltage control and network planning, and what they mean for your network.
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Partial Discharge Monitoring: Extending asset life without the guesswork
When the life of an asset is now set by policy rather than design, the condition data build in at the acquire stage could decide its options later.
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Age of electrification exposing Australia’s weakest link
Australia has spent more than a decade transforming its energy supply, with renewable energy in the National Electricity Market growing from 15% in 2015 to a record 46.5% in 2026.
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Australia’s Budget Highlights LV Visibility Gap for DNSPs
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget highlights the growing need for low-voltage network visibility as EV adoption rises and DNSPs prepare for electrification.
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EV Growth in the UK: Why Grid-Edge Analytics Are Critical for Network Operators
EV growth in the UK is increasing pressure on networks. Grid analytics help operators stay ahead of demand and maintain reliability.
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VisNet Shortlisted for Two Major Categories at the Water Industry Awards 2026
VisNet has been shortlisted for two categories at the Water Industry Awards 2026, highlighting its role in driving innovation and reducing pollution in the water sector.
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SwitchedOn Podcast: How households are reshaping the role of electricity networks
Discover how consumer energy use impacts network capacity and why it’s key to enabling a smarter, resilient Net Zero transition.
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Introducing our Consumer Energy Trends Whitepaper
Energy demand is set to rise despite consumer efforts to reduce usage. Learn why smarter LV networks are critical.
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A New Era of Grid-Edge Intelligence Comes to Overhead LV Networks
EA Technology launches VisNet View, a pole-mounted solution delivering real-time data to improve reliability, capacity, and grid-edge visibility.
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Why We Built VisNet View: Bringing Grid-Edge Intelligence to Overhead LV Networks
Discover how VisNet View delivers real-time grid-edge intelligence for overhead LV networks, improving capacity insight, fault detection and storm resilience.
Rising Solar PV Adoption Set to Challenge UK Low Voltage Networks in 2026
EA Technology explores how the UK’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan will accelerate solar PV growth and create new low voltage network challenges for DNOs.
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Low-voltage networks, boosting resilience, and non-negotiable network modelling – the biggest trends coming to the UK power sector this year
This year will be the year of network modernisation, mainly in response to the ever-growing number of low carbon technology and AI infrastructure that is cropping up nationwide.
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Hitting a Voltage Grand Slam – four key plays to make the electricity system fit for the future
Roger Hey's Voltage Matters briefing paper sets out four plays for a future-ready grid: lower bills, greater flexibility, faster connections and, after the Iberian blackout, resilience.
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Voltage isn’t a Guidance -It’s a Statutory Limit. Reflections from VMF Q1.
The Q1 2026 Voltage Matters Forum made one thing clear: voltage is a statutory limit, not guidance, and analogue assumptions are no longer fit for a digital grid.
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Voltage Matters Forum flags alarming ‘Resilience Gap’ in UK grid
January's Voltage Matters Forum delivered a clear message on resilience, flagging an alarming gap in the UK grid's ability to cope.
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UKPN begins first British trial of pole-mounted EcoVAR low voltage control solution
UK Power Networks is trialling pole-mounted EcoVAR units to stabilise low voltages, in Britain's first trial of the technology.
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Fundamentals joins EA Technology as UK voltage control market set to hit £65 million
EA Technology has acquired Fundamentals, backed by Summa Equity, as the UK voltage control market is set to reach £65 million.
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Electricity industry urged to act as growing voltage spikes affect millions of customers
Data from Ohme smart chargers suggests more than 10% of UK consumers are experiencing excess voltage spikes. The industry is being urged to act.
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LV network automation enabling Europe’s net zero transition
Discover how LV network automation and digital twins help European DSOs accelerate net zero, improve grid resilience and speed up low-carbon connections.
Hitting a Voltage Grand Slam – A Voltage Matters Forum Briefing Paper
The Voltage Matters Forum briefing paper by Roger Hey sets out the four plays needed to make voltage management fit for the future grid.
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Extreme weather events are exposing critical blind spots in Australia’s low-voltage networks
By investing in grid-edge visibility and load monitoring, DNSPs can unlock the full potential of CERs to enhance resilience, reliability and customer outcomes.
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Why You Need an Arc Flash Assessment
Why an arc flash assessment matters for the safety of your people and the compliance of your electrical system.
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VisNet Hits Major Milestone with 25,000 Hubs Deployed Across the UK
In a significant boost for UK grid resilience, VisNet from EA Technology has now surpassed 25,000 deployed VisNet Hub devices in the field, ..
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Europe is creating future-ready energy networks with the VisNet Hub
Read the full article on Enlit World to understand how Europe’s grids are being transformed from reactive systems into intelligent, future-ready energy networks
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The clock is ticking for Europe to close the climate gap
If you care about bridging the gap between climate ambition and climate action and want to understand what is really needed to accelerate Europe’s energy transition, this sharp and thought-provoking piece is essential reading.
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ENA blasts Unite the Union’s claim of profiteering as it predicts £13.8bn benefits from network innovation
The ENA predicts that 119 network innovation projects will deliver £13.8bn in savings and revenue, as it rejects claims of profiteering.
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Spain needs urgent action on voltage control to avoid repeat of April blackout, says regulator
Spain's regulator CNMC has called for urgent measures to stabilise the system and avoid a repeat of the April blackout.
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Ofgem says ED3 could incentivise DSOs to deploy voltage control solutions, as problems increase
Ofgem says ED3 could incentivise DSOs to deploy voltage control solutions, as voltage becomes harder to manage and threatens clean power targets.
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New Voltage Matters Forum attracts 300+ members as grid transition causes growing voltage issues
Co-created by Fundamentals and Threepwood Consulting, the Voltage Matters Forum has attracted more than 300 members as voltage issues grow.
Low Voltage Overhead Network Monitoring Technology to Boost Grid-edge Intelligence
Discover how EA Technology’s VisNet View helps DNSPs across Australia enhance low voltage network visibility and optimise grid-edge intelligence.
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Supercell storm in Queensland exposes critical gaps in grid edge visibility
Dr Yogendra Vashishtha of EA Technology highlights the urgent need for real-time grid-edge visibility and resilience to protect communities from extreme weather.
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SuperTAPP SG -Tapchanger Control
The most versatile, future-focused and cost-effective voltage control solution for electricity networks. SuperTAPP SG Features: SuperTAPP SG Benefits: SuperTAPP SG Function Levels: Additional Services Available: Interested? Let’s Talk Download
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The Future of Grid Reliability: From Reactive to Proactive
With VisNet’s Reliability Apps, powered by the VisNet Hub, DNOs can now move decisively from reactive to proactive, maintenance from waiting for outages to predicting and preventing them.
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Voltage Compliance Service
Many AVC schemes on UK networks are stuck on fixed tap due to ageing or faulty components. Our Voltage Compliance Service helps restore voltage control.
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Tapchanger Spares Service
Did you know Fundamentals Ltd are the exclusive OEM parts supplier for the following tapchanger types? Tapchanger Spares Service Features: Tapchanger Spares Service Benefits: Additional Services Available: Interested? Lets Talk Download
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Tapchanger Control Unit (TCU)
Many tapchanger drives and AVC schemes on UK networks are stuck on fixed tap due to ageing or faulty parts. Our Tapchanger Control Unit brings them back into service.
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VisNet Modelling: Why the UK’s forgotten ‘last mile’ could put net zero on hold
Read the full article to explore how smarter monitoring, predictive modelling and coordinated investment can unlock the full potential of clean energy across the UK.
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Delivering Value to New York Power Authority through ISO 55001:2024 Certification
How ISO 55001:2024 certification is delivering value to the New York Power Authority's asset management.
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EA Technology launches new UltraTEV Plus² UltraBolt accessory
EA Technology launches the new UltraBolt accessory for the UltraTEV Plus².
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Batteries on wheels: Why V2G uptake could be the next big opportunity for networks
Infographic showing growth of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) electric vehicles in Australia, highlighting 300,000 V2G-enabled EVs by 2030 and potential 2,200 MW grid export capacity.
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Fundamentals delivers affordable, intelligent voltage control for industrial and private network operators, helping them prepare for low carbon grid expansion
The new SuperTAPP SG Essential relay gives industrial and private network operators affordable, automated voltage control ready for low carbon growth.
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First live Voltage Matters Forum focuses on growing voltage control problems – and how to solve them
Low carbon technologies are causing growing problems with voltage, power quality and harmonics. The first live Voltage Matters Forum looked at how to solve them.
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“Turning ambition into delivery will be the real test of UK Clean Energy Industries Plan” says CEO
The UK Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan is full of good intentions, but turning ambition into delivery will be the real test, says Dr Jon Hiscock.
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Australia incentivises consumers to join renewables revolution
The Australian government is offering 30% discounts on solar batteries to 10 million households, small businesses and communities.
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Britain’s Power Networks Under Pressure from Climate Extremes
Dr. David Clements, Data Analytics Manager at VisNet from EA Technology, notes that tools like the VisNet Hub are becoming indispensable in the face of climate unpredictability.
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Why Visibility Matters: How the VisNet Hub Helps You Stay Ahead of Seasonal Load Swings
As summer unfolds and schools have closed their doors, something less visible, but equally impactful is happening on our electricity networks.
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Who says Britain can’t make things anymore?
Dr Jon Hiscock argues that the UK's specialist tech SMEs need a consistent industrial policy to unlock Britain's potential as a manufacturing nation.
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Voltage Matters Forum Live –Summary and Take Aways
On 3rd July 2025, we proudly hosted our first Voltage Matters Forum Live event at the IET Birmingham: Austin Court. It was a fantastic day filled with insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and valuable industry networking. Below is a summary of the event, along with key takeaways from the day.
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Gold-plating is out, network resilience is in – and it’s urgently required
Read our latest article published in Renew Economy, written by Dr Yogendra Vashishtha, our Head of Future Networks.
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Smart data unlocks solutions for network challenges
As Australia’s energy landscape rapidly evolves, EA Technology is supporting DNSPs in turning challenges into opportunities.
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4 questions with Neil Davies
In the article “4 Questions with Neil Davies,” EA Technology’s Managing Director Neil Davies shares valuable perspectives on Australia’s evolving energy landscape.
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ALVIN Reclose²: Redefining Reliability in Low-Voltage Networks
The ALVIN Reclose² stands as a cutting-edge, cost-effective tool designed to revolutionise fault management and supply restoration in LV networks.
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VisNet bolsters senior team with new Head of Modelling and Head of Monitoring appointments
Stefanos Anagnostopoulos and Mark McManus will focus on delivering VisNet’s business plan and world class network management solutions
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India and Denmark renew partnership as renewables transition accelerates
India and Denmark have signed a second five-year partnership to support India's goals of 50% renewables by 2030 and net zero by 2070.
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Labor landslide victory in Australia seen as ‘vote for renewables’
Labor's landslide victory in Australia's election has been seen as a vote for renewables and a faster energy transition.
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Uncontrolled voltages are key suspects in Spanish outage investigation
Spain's energy minister has said that a failure to control voltages may have played a critical role in the outage of 28 April.
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UKPN achieves 99.9 percent reliability with the help of VisNet automated distribution network monitoring
UK’s largest electricity distribution network operator uses range of cutting-edge technology to achieve industry-leading uptime
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Spain records 76.3% carbon-free electricity in February
Spain generated 76.3% of its electricity carbon-free in February, more than 54% from renewables and 22% from nuclear.
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Australia funds shared community batteries for solar storage
Australia has launched an A$200 million grant scheme to install 400 community batteries for shared solar storage.
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Heathrow disaster is a reminder to keep HV assets in good shape
The Heathrow outage of 21 March is a reminder of why HV assets must be kept in good condition to avoid catastrophic failures.
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DNOs share issues in first Voltage Matters Forum meet
More than 60 industry members joined the first Voltage Matters Forum webinar to share growing voltage challenges as the grid decarbonises.
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The Role of Digitalisation: Modelling and Monitoring for a Greener Future
VisNet Modelling and Monitoring software solutions and hardware harness the power of digitalisation and work to help remove barriers to decarbonisation.
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Introducing the Latest Updates to VisNet Detect Pro
VisNet Detect Pro is our data visualisation software, which allows you to see your low voltage (LV) network data efficiently and effectively.
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Introducing ‘Powering Conversations’ – A New Podcast From SP Energy Networks Exploring the Future of Clean Energy
This engaging series brings together leading experts and academics to explore critical issues in energy, sustainability, and innovation.
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Beyond Smart Meters: The Need for Advanced Energy Management in a Renewable Future
In a recent article published in Eco Voice, Neil Davies, Managing Director of EA Technology Australia, critically examines the limitations of relying solely on smart meters to manage the increasing integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid.
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Australia could be a leader in flow batteries – the future of renewable energy storage?
Flow batteries were first patented in 1879. Could Australia lead their revival as the future of renewable energy storage?
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UK & Brazil-led Global Clean Power Alliance targets developing countries to triple world renewables by 2030
The UK is leading a new Global Clean Power Alliance, launched at the G20 in Rio, to help developing countries triple renewable deployment by 2030.
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Are vehicle-to-grid EVs the future of dynamic DER storage?
With new EVs like the Renault 5 E-Tech supporting vehicle-to-grid, could EV batteries become the future of dynamic DER storage?
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Australia’s ‘can do’ transition is a lesson for us all
Australia is moving from fossil fuels to renewables faster than any other developed nation. Here's what the rest of us can learn.
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EA Technology advances electricity network modelling and planning with VisNet Design
WinDEBUT retires and VisNet Design takes over as the industry standard modelling tool for electricity operators to design and plan their low voltage distribution networks
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Keeping Britain Powered: Environment Journal Selects Our Feature as Editor’s Pick
In the wake of the first major storm of 2025, Environment Journal has chosen our feature as their Editor’s Pick, recognising the importance of proactive monitoring in keeping the lights on and connections live.
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Optimising Network Reliability and Reducing Customer Interruptions
How networks can optimise reliability and reduce customer interruptions.
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The Road to a Sustainable Energy Future
Our view on the road to a sustainable energy future and the role electricity networks will play.
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UK Power Networks cuts quote wait times
The £2million project was developed in partnership with software providers, EA Technology, and co-designed with customers over the past two years.
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Illuminating the Holidays: Understanding Electricity Usage During the Festive Season
From cosy days in at home, to bright lights in the street, here is how electricity demand shifts during this time.
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EA Technology Wins Prestigious ScottishPower Award for Digitalisation & New Technologies
EA Technology, a pioneering company in low voltage management, has been honoured with the Digitalisation & New Technologies Supplier of the Year Award from ScottishPower.
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King’s Award for Enterprise 2024 Awarded to the VisNet Hub Low Voltage Monitoring Device
EA Technology is delighted to announce that it has received the King’s Award for Enterprise 2024 in the Innovation category for its pioneering product, the VisNet Hub.
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USA and Brazil announce clean energy partnership
The USA and Brazil have announced a climate-forward clean energy industrial partnership, just weeks before a new US President takes office.
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Australia signs international clean energy partnerships
Australia is signing international clean energy partnerships that go well beyond its own ambitions as a leader in the energy transition.
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