#National Grid

Over 90 km of upgraded overhead lines and six supergrid transformers strengthen the England–Scotland link.

Prysmian will supply 640 km of HVDC cable for 2 GW subsea link connecting Scotland and England, powering 1.5 million homes by 2033.

Planning applications has been submitted for Pentir to Trawsfynydd project to reinforce high-voltage network, connect cleaner energy, and improve grid security.

UK tests show 3D-printed substation foundations exceed strength targets, pass on-site trials and reduce concrete use for lower-carbon grid construction.

Six major projects went live, including Britain’s largest solar farm, biggest battery system and new demand connections across England and Wales.

Energy hungry data centres in west London are slowing new housing connections as electricity demand pushes local grid limits

The collaboration aims to accelerate clean-energy investment, boost northern supply chains, and create skilled jobs across the region.

400 kV air-insulated substations has been proposed at Weston Marsh to connect offshore wind, solar and storage projects to the expanding UK network.

National Grid begins construction of 15m-diameter shaft in Tilbury using Europe’s largest Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine for the Grain to Tilbury cable tunnel.

National Grid expands site to connect data centres and battery storage in Oxfordshire.

A five-year initiative under the London Power Tunnels project reached over 180 schools, promoting STEM and green energy careers while generating $8.4 M in social value.

The last of four supergrid transformers arrives at National Grid’s Monk Fryston substation, marking a key step in Yorkshire’s network upgrade.

Prysmian has been named preferred bidder to supply the 646 km HVDC cable system for the 2 GW Eastern Green Link 4 project.

The Planning Inspectorate has accepted National Grid’s application for the Norwich to Tilbury project, moving it into the pre-examination stage.

Plans to reinforce the Pentir–Trawsfynydd transmission line aim to boost energy security, enable more clean power and support the Welsh economy.

The partnership will show how AI data centres can adjust energy use in real time with the grid, unlocking capacity to meet the UK’s digital needs.

A 200-t transformer will travel under police escort from Goole Docks to Monk Fryston substation as part of the Yorkshire GREEN project.

UK utility introduces world-first centralised drone system to inspect live electricity infrastructure, cutting costs, reducing risks, and boosting efficiency.

Strikes at Ellesmere Port are causing shortages of vital transformer oil, affecting National Grid and Scottish Power operations across the UK.

The Norwich to Tilbury upgrade could power six million homes and support the UK’s shift to affordable, homegrown renewable energy.

Six firms win converter works deals and three firms take cable works as part of $79 B (£59 B) supply chain upgrade for UK’s energy future.

A 3.2 MW network connection enhances energy resilience at Bluestone Resort in Pembrokeshire, supporting growth and local economic development.

Hitachi Energy has been named preferred bidder for the converter stations on the UK’s biggest subsea electricity link between Scotland and England.

The 200-t transformer will aid Yorkshire GREEN project, reinforcing the high-voltage network and supporting the UK’s clean energy goals.