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National Grid Electricity Transmission
We own and maintain the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales.
Every time a phone is plugged in or switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need.
We're investing in the network to help connect more renewable and low carbon electricity, transporting it through our infrastructure of power lines and substations so it can reach the local networks. From there, your district network operator can then provide power to homes and businesses.
We play a crucial role in turning the UK’s net zero ambitions into reality and are working hard to ensure our future transmission system is flexible, adaptable and sustainable.
Discover more about what we do below.
UK's first transmission-connected solar farm goes live
The first photovoltaic (PV) solar array to connect directly to the electricity transmission network in the UK was energised this week as National Grid connected Enso Energy (Enso) and Cero Generation (Cero)’s new 50MW Larks Green solar farm to its Iron Acton substation near Bristol.
Find out more here
What to do in a power cut
Find out how to report a power cut, plus important safety advice.
Who is my distribution network operator?
Your distribution network operator can help you with queries about connecting your property, power cuts or moving your meter
Connecting to our network
Whether you have a large or small project, we're here to help you get connected to the national electricity transmission network.
Working near our assets
Access guidance and support for working near our electricity transmission assets, including overhead lines and underground cables.
Infrastructure projects
Learn about the infrastructure projects we're working on and how those will help deliver a cleaner greener future and ensure we continue to keep the lights on.
Our state-of-the-art testing facility
Deeside Centre for Innovation is a unique environment where electricity network assets can be tested under real life conditions, 24/7.
More about our activities
How we protect the network in extreme heat
Find out about some of the measures we take to keep electricity flowing safely when temperatures soar.
What is a pylon?
Pylons – also known as electricity transmission towers – are the structural supports that have carried the UK’s network of high-voltage overhead power lines for nearly 100 years.
Our 2021–2026 Environmental Action Plan
Our environmental vision is to build a sustainable electricity network, which makes a positive contribution to the environment.
Our whole system approach
We’re working to build a fairer and more affordable energy system, with Whole System at the heart of this approach.
Keeping the network protected during storms
As owners of the network in England and Wales, we have a number of approaches in place to deal with potential issues that severe weather might cause.
Using drones to maintain and repair the network
Did you know we have a fleet of drones to carry out inspection work on our overhead power lines network across England and Wales?