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Project VOLT has received £500,000 to advance its proof-of-concept phase focused on enhancing energy resilience through hybrid microgrids. Led by LCP Delta for Northern Powergrid, the project involves Newcastle University, EDF, Northern Gas Networks, and Wales & West Utilities.

It aims to reduce peak electricity demand by up to 30% and carbon emissions by up to 80%, while providing near-total coverage during outages. The initiative seeks to create scalable energy models applicable across Great Britain.