Transmission distribution research-a manufacturing viewpoint

摘要

Privatisation of the electricity supply industry in the UK hasbrought radical influences to bear on the transmission network. Theindustry is under pressure to improve performance efficiency withrespect to customers while maintaining competitive tariffs and also togenerate high profit margins to provide dividends to shareholders andfunds for investment in the business. There is therefore a need tocontinue research and development and collaboration between regionalelectricity companies in the UK