Angus Flett

Getting smart about EVs

As the second anniversary of the vote to implement a net zero emissions by 2050 target fast approaches, Data Communications Company chief executive Angus Flett talks about the crucial need for a smart EV network. Specifically, how a new trial taking place at the DCC’s Manchester testing facility can provide solutions to augment the current approach to EV charging.

11/06/2021

Opinion

Smart meter rollout is reaching ‘critical mass’

A total of 10 million smart meters have now been connected to Britain’s national secure network, the Data Communications Company (DCC) has announced. Since the start of the pandemic last year more than 5.5 million smart meters have been connected to the network. Angus Flett, DCC chief executive, said the latest milestone showed the rollout was reaching "critical mass".

01/02/2021

News

DCC says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ for smart meter rollout despite lockdown

Over the course of lockdown smart meter installations saw a 95 per cent reduction as engineers were banned from entering homes for non-essential visits. While new installations have taken a hit, the Data Communications Company has continued to remotely migrate SMETS1 devices onto its network. CEO Angus Flett explains to Utility Week how his company has battled the challenges thrown up by the pandemic, and how the green recovery can act as an opportunity to accelerate the rollout.

09/07/2020

Interviews

Smart DCC opens national control centre

Smart DCC has officially opened its national control centre in Manchester. The centre has 19 modular test labs which hold 2,400 smart meter testing spaces.

23/09/2019

News

Interview: Angus Flett, chief executive, Data Communications Company (DCC)

28/06/2019

Interviews

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