Our lives are powered by electricity; it lets us talk to friends, listen to music, travel to work, cook our meals and so much more. When we flick a switch, the electricity is just… there. But do you ever wonder how that happens?
In our video series ‘Behind the Grid’ we take you behind the scenes of the UK’s electricity system to discover how it all works, from where the electricity is generated right up to where it’s used.
In the series you’ll meet our host James Stewart as he ventures forth into the unknown – join him on his journey ‘Behind the Grid’.
Image: James Stewart (L) visiting the BritNed interconnector site in the Netherlands
Discover the inner workings of our electricity systems
In our four-part documentary series ‘Behind the Grid’, we will lift the curtain to show you:
- the people who make it happen – from monitoring cables under the sea to climbing up 100ft pylons
- how – and why – we share electricity with the Netherlands and other European countries
- the different ways we’re making electricity supplies cleaner and greener
- how we’re making sure there will be enough electricity in the future for what everyone needs
- an exclusive look into our more unique teams and sites, like our helicopter unit and the ‘Power Mountain’ substation
- the upcoming challenges and hurdles with the supply chain for future grid projects.
Episode 1: From Sea to Shore
The Netherlands and many other European countries play an integral role in our electricity grid. Sharing clean energy with our European neighbours through interconnectors is really important for helping our resilience and energy security. Find out what goes on behind the scenes of the remarkable feats of engineering that enable us to share energy with other countries through our interconnectors.
Episode 2: From Shore to Substation
Episode 3: From Substation to Socket
Heading to National Grid Electricity Distribution, we uncover how power reaches homes and businesses across the UK and the incredible efforts behind keeping the nation’s lights on. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the people and projects powering our daily lives.
