Introduction: A DNO research & development collaboration hosted by EA Technology.

Objectives: The STP Cable Networks programme for budget year 2011/12 aimed to optimise underground cable network design, improve operational performance, maximise potential benefits, improve financial performance and minimise risk associated with underground cable networks, whilst having due regard for the environment and energy efficiency. The programme also aimed to prevent cable failure modes and to deliver continuous improvement in terms of safety and environmental performance of all aspects of the underground cable network to meet the individual business requirements of Member Companies.

Several of the projects contribute to the industry’s knowledge of variation in climate change.