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Press releases

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National Grid Partners commits $100 million to invest in AI startups advancing the future of energy

17 March 2025

On Wednesday 12 March 2025, National Grid Partners – our corporate venture capital and innovation arm – announced a commitment to invest $100 million (₤77.3m) in artificial intelligence (AI) startups that are advancing the future of energy.

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National Grid inspires future energy leaders at Festival of Knowledge

13 March 2025

National Grid joined forces with the East of England Energy Group at the Festival of Knowledge, a Norfolk Chambers of Commerce event, to be part of the dedicated All Energy Zone, inspiring young people through showcasing the future of the energy industry.

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National Grid awards HVDC supply chain framework contracts

13 March 2025

National Grid has awarded two parts of a £59bn High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) supply chain framework to deliver the required works and equipment needed for key energy projects across the country.

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Key milestone as first new Dinorwig electricity cables powered up

10 March 2025

The first of three new sets of high voltage electricity cables connecting Dinorwig hydroelectric power station in Gwynedd to National Grid’s transmission network has been energised.

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National Grid secures planning approval for Grain to Tilbury project

7 March 2025

National Grid has received full planning approval for the Grain to Tilbury project from Thurrock Council in Essex and Gravesham Borough Council in Kent, a key milestone in strengthening the UK’s energy network.

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Connection agreement in Suffolk for Nautilus interconnector removed

27 February 2025

National Grid Ventures has confirmed the removal of a connection agreement in Suffolk for the Nautilus interconnector. This sees the removal of Nautilus from the interconnector register and the LionLink interconnector will be the only interconnector project to be developed by National Grid Ventures in East Suffolk.

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