The Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project, referred to as Yorkshire GREEN, involves the upgrade and reinforcement of the high-voltage electricity network in Yorkshire to improve the transfer of clean energy across the country.
Yorkshire GREEN involves:
building two new substations at Overton and Monk Fryston
reconducting and strengthening 28km of existing overhead lines
installing approximately 10km of new overhead lines
installing approximately 1km of new underground cables
installing 33 new pylons
minor works to install additional equipment at Osbaldwick Substation
Yorkshire GREEN is a key part of The Great Grid Upgrade - the largest overhaul of the electricity transmission network across England and Wales in generations.
The Great Grid Upgrade will play a big part in the UK Government’s plan to boost homegrown power. It will help the UK switch to clean energy and make sure our electricity network is fit for the future; connecting clean energy that’s produced right here in the UK, increasing the self-sufficiency of our energy supplies.
Since receiving planning consent for Yorkshire GREEN, we have been preparing for the start of construction. You can find out more about the construction works and use our interactive map to find out what is happening and where, here.
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Where we are now
On Thursday 14 March 2024, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero granted development consent for the Yorkshire GREEN project.
Since receiving consent, we have been preparing for the start of construction.
In summer 2024, initial survey works began. Enabling works are expected to start in autumn 2024. There will also be foundation and piling works during this time.
In early 2025, the main phase of construction works is expected to commence, with some new infrastructure being operational in 2027, and all works anticipated to be complete by 2028.
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