Wiki source code of Grid Operators UK
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1 | In the United Kingdom, the regional electricity network is managed by a group of companies known as Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). These operators are responsible for the maintenance and distribution of electricity across various regions. The primary DNOs in the UK are: | ||
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3 | 1. **Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)**: Responsible for the regions of northern Scotland and southern England. | ||
4 | 1. **Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN)**: Manages the networks in southern Scotland, North Wales, and Merseyside. | ||
5 | 1. **Northern Powergrid**: Covers the northeast of England and Yorkshire. | ||
6 | 1. **Electricity North West (ENW)**: Serves the northwest of England. | ||
7 | 1. **Western Power Distribution (WPD)**: Active in the Midlands, southwest England, and South Wales. | ||
8 | 1. **UK Power Networks (UKPN)**: Manages networks in London, the southeast, and eastern England. | ||
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10 | Additionally, the **National Grid Electricity Transmission plc** manages the high-voltage network in England and Wales and maintains connections with Scotland and other countrie |