Articles

National Grid connects trail-blazing new green tech in Liverpool in boost to system stability

9 March 2023

National Grid has completed work at its Lister Drive 275kV substation in Liverpool to connect Statkraft’s new Greener Grid Park to the electricity transmission network, enabling an innovative emission-free way to boost system stability.

Going underground – plans submitted to remove 4.6km section of overhead power lines in North Wessex Downs

1 March 2023

Proposal to remove 4.6km of existing overhead high voltage electricity line and replace it with underground infrastructure

The race to connect: how we’re working with industry to plug in projects faster

22 February 2023

We’re playing a key role alongside industry in driving initiatives that are speeding up grid connections and giving early shape to reform of the connections process.

LPT Update on works at Crayford

20 February 2023

London Power Tunnels completes first underwater breakthrough at Crayford

National Grid Electricity Transmission 'The Pathway to Net Zero' Webinar

17 February 2023

60 min read

National Grid Electricity Transmission held a live webinar on Tuesday 28 February, sharing our plans on how we propose to create the transmission network for Net Zero. The recording for this webinar is available to watch.

Underground tunnels, net zero and making a difference. In discussion with LPT's new project director - Onur Aydemir

17 February 2023

Onur Aydemir, Project Director on National Grid’s London Power Tunnels (LPT) project, sat down to answer questions about his background, his passion for supporting the next generation of engineers and the key role sustainability plays in National Grid’s major infrastructure delivery.