Articles

We’ve connected three shunt reactors to help the system operator manage voltages, reducing emissions and saving costs for consumers

25 September 2024

The upgrades to our substations in the North of England are part of an electricity system operator (ESO) initiative to maintain control of voltage levels.

Highways update: Folly Road reopened after temporary closure

20 September 2024

Following a temporary closure, Folly Road has been reopened to the public.

Former landfill site set to play its part in transmitting low carbon energy

12 September 2024

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Three double-circuit 132kV overhead electricity lines that previously connected into Seabank substation – the most northerly point on the Hinkley Connection route - have been successfully removed and replaced with underground cables at Crooks Marsh to make way for the new 57km, 400kV line between Shurton and Seabank.

Have you spotted our unusual pylons in the North Wessex Downs?

10 September 2024

Over the past few weeks passers-by may have noticed some new and slightly unusual one-armed pylons being installed close to Horton Road and Rickpiece Plantation.

National Grid helping turn weapons into workouts

28 August 2024

National Grid’s Community Grant Programme is contributing to the combat against knife crime – by melting down weapons and transforming them into gym equipment.

How we’re innovating at National Grid to boost the energy transition

8 August 2024

We’ve just published our 2023/24 Innovation Annual Summary, which reports on our latest funded projects that are finding new ways to make a difference to the energy transition.