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5 ways we keep the electricity network protected from storms

23 October 2023

Stormy weather has the potential to cause disruption to our electricity system. We take the job of ‘keeping the lights on’ very seriously and have a number of measures in place to deal with potential issues that severe weather might cause.

International Day of the Girl: National Grid calls for more girls to embrace the net zero challenge as the UK faces a green skills gender gap problem

11 October 2023

National Grid is propelling the need for more women with green skills into the spotlight, with a call to girls to embrace the net zero challenge and consider a STEM-based career.

£1.3 million for National Grid to take forward three net zero innovation projects as part of Ofgem fund

11 October 2023

Three National Grid-led projects developing electricity transmission and distribution network innovations will continue their work after securing £1.3 million for the next stage of an Ofgem innovation scheme.

Opportunity for local residents to have their say on plans to extend Bodelwyddan substation in North Wales

10 October 2023

2 min read

National Grid is developing plans to extend its Bodelwyddan Substation, in Cefn Meiriadog in Denbighshire, so it can safely connect new sources of clean renewable energy to the electricity network in North Wales.

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

2 October 2023

National Grid’s £1 billion London Power Tunnels project has achieved a major milestone with its final tunnelling breakthrough at Eltham substation in Greenwich.

National Grid launches consultation on planned Grain to Tilbury infrastructure upgrades

27 September 2023

The Grain to Tilbury project will see the replacement of the existing Thames Cable Tunnel, linking Tilbury and Gravesend, alongside the delivery of a new headhouse at each end of the tunnel