Western Power Distribution


Western Power Distribution is the trading identity of three electricity distribution companies - WPD South West, WPD South Wales and WPD Midlands. All of the companies act as the distribution network operator for their respective regions, and are registered in Bristol, England. Western Power Distribution serves approximately 7.7 million customers over its combined distribution areas.
Western Power Distribution is a subsidiary of the American utility corporation PPL.
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It should not be confused with WPD, a wind farm company in north-western Europe, or Western Power Corporation, an electricity distributor in Australia.

Company history

WPD South West

In 1998 WPD South West was formed from the demerger of the electricity distribution arm of SWEB.

WPD South Wales

On 15 September 2000 PPL purchased Hyder for £565m and sold Welsh Water and other interests, leaving the electricity distribution arm Infralec which was renamed WPD South Wales.

WPD Midlands

In April 2011 E.on's Central Networks was purchased by PPL for £3.5 billion and rebranded as Western Power Distribution.