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

Objectives: The STP Substations programme for the budget year 2011/12 aimed to improve operational performance, maximise potential benefits; improve financial performance and minimise risk associated with substation assets, whilst having due regard for the environment and energy efficiency. The projects aimed to provide cost-effective solutions to increase reliability and deliver continuous improvement in terms of safety and environmental performance of existing and future substation assets, to meet the individual business requirements of member companies.