North East microgrids project enters proof-of-concept phase

Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
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A project exploring how microgrids can help lower emissions from industrial and commercial sites in the North East is moving into proof-of-concept phase after securing £500,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund.

Project VOLT will now focus on detailed modelling and site-based simulation of hybrid, dual-fuel microgrids for large energy users in the North East.

Read more in The Engineer