We consume electricity with the flick of a switch and sometimes it can be forgotten what goes on to make that such an easy process – but every time you charge your phone or watch your favourite TV programme, a lengthy process is underway to make that seamless.
This is the role of the energy networks, which has evolved over the years as demands have changed.
ENA's Head of Open Networks, Farina Farrier, spoke with Future Net Zero on how the networks have evolved, the importance of flexibility, and more.
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This article first featured on Future Net Zero.
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