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National Grid’s London Power Tunnels breakthrough completes £1 billion project’s tunnelling activity

3 October 2023

The last of the project’s massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs), named ‘Grace’, broke through on Saturday, having tunnelled over 11km eastwards from National Grid’s New Cross substation in Southwark.

Waving goodbye to the gentle giants of the river Avon

22 September 2023

The River Avon sky line changed as the large lattice pylons were removed from each bank after 90 years.

How we’re working with industry to reform transmission connections for a net zero future

22 September 2023

5 min read

Find out more about how we’re working with industry to reform transmission connections for a net zero future

7 things to know about electricity grid connections

22 September 2023

5 min read

Everything that puts power into our electricity transmission network, or draws energy from it, needs to have a physical connection to it. Find out more about what this means, and why grid connections are central to achieving net zero.

Connection outage scheduling

13 September 2023

5 min read

Find out more about the key processes that need to be followed before connecting new customers to the high voltage network.

£220k boost for worthy causes in South London as National Grid’s London Power Tunnels scheme funds local projects

17 August 2023

Charities, community groups and other non-profits near London Power Tunnels (LPT) sites have benefitted from grants of up to £20k via National Grid’s Community Grant Programme