Discover how innovation is improving real‑time visibility of electricity network constraints/limits and supporting better operational and connection decisions. We’ll explain how DNOs can unlock more from existing electricity networks safely using real-time fault level measurement at a special webinar on 22 April at 12pm. Hosted by SP Energy Networks, UK Power Networks and Outram Research […]
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Recent Highlights and Exciting Events Ahead for Outram Research
As we progressed through 2025, Outram Research continued to be actively involved in key industry events in the power quality analysis, utilities and technology spheres. We’re proud to be able to interact with innovators worldwide and are using this time to reflect on recent participation in key events and share our excitement for some promising […]
Outram’s Fast Frequency Analysers Meet Dynamic Containment Frequency Measurement Requirements
The Challenge: Stabilising the Low-Inertia Electricity Network As the UK continues its transition towards net zero emissions, the increased adoption of decarbonisation and low-carbon technologies has led to a marked reduction in the stability of the electricity system. Transmission and Distribution Network Operators are grappling with lower inertia and larger losses. To stabilise the system […]
Understanding the New ENA EREC G5/5 Harmonics Standard
Changes to Power Quality Requirements The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has recently released an updated version of its EREC G5 harmonics standard, moving from G5/4 to the new G5/5 specification. As an electronic design house and manufacturer of state-of-the-art Power Quality Analysers and Fault Level Monitors, Outram Research has closely examined the changes between the […]
Fault Level Management a key contributor to SP Energy Networks RIIO-ED2 Business Plan towards a Net Zero Electricity Network
To have our Innovative Real Time Fault Level Monitor be classed as a SP Energy Networks RIIO-ED1 Highlight (p.36) is a real pat on the back for Outram, but more important to us is the tangible belief that Real Time Fault Level Monitoring is a key aspect of their RIIO-ED2 plans as well. With considerable […]
Quality Management System at Outram Research Ltd an example of Best Practice
Quality Management System Audits are never a particularly entertaining process to go through, especially having to perform them remotely these days, but it has been great to come out of todays ISO9001:2015 audit with a proverbial pat on the back. Following our audit today, along with no need for any recommendations for improvement, this was […]
Measurement to ENA Engineering Recommendation G5/5: What does it mean?
Outram’s PM7000 can now measure requirements for ENA Engineering Recommendation G5/5. The latest Enhanced Harmonics upgrade available for the Outram PM7000 Power Quality Analyser enables companies wishing to agree new connection arrangements with their Distribution or Transmission Network Operator in the UK can now measure to ENA Engineering Recommendation G5/5 with a single measurement unit. […]
EREC G5/5: Our PM7000 can now measure Harmonics to the 100th
Update: Our PM7000 with our enhanced Harmonics option can now measure all the Harmonic, Interharmonic and Sub-group requirements for G5/5 to enable a full G5/5 Harmonics report. Contact us for more information on booking a G5/5 Survey or hiring the kit to carry it our yourself. Our PM7000 with a brand new Harmonics upgrade enables […]
The Real Time Fault Level Monitor could be crowned Gamechanger of the Year at the Network Awards 2020!
SP Energy Networks have been selected as a finalist for their Real Time Fault Level Monitoring Project, working with Outram and their technology, for Gamechanger of the Year at the Network Awards 2020. Another opportunity to put on our party frocks and see where the evening takes us! We must take this opportunity to […]