Much of the high-voltage electricity network between the North of England and the Midlands was built in the 1960s. At that time, it was designed to carry electricity from large coal and nuclear power stations that were built inland, mainly in the North and Midlands. As a result, very little electricity equipment was built in some other areas, such as along the coast. This means there is currently limited capacity to connect new power sources in those places. Even today, most electricity on this part of the network still flows from the North to the South.
The UK Government has a target to connect 50 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power by 2030 and decarbonise the power system by 2035. To support this, the electricity network between the North of England and the Midlands needs to carry much more power. By 2033, it is expected to need to move around 26 GW of electricity, compared with 11.6 GW today.
We need to make upgrades as this increased demand will place additional pressure on the existing network.
Where are the Projects?
The Brinsworth to Chesterfield Project involves proposals for a new substation on land east of Long Lane in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This substation would enable us to uprate the existing 275 kV electricity transmission network between Brinsworth and Chesterfield to 400 kV. This Project would also include works to connect the uprated network to a new substation near Chesterfield in Derbyshire.
The Chesterfield to High Marnham Project involves proposals for two substations, one near Chesterfield in Derbyshire and another in High Marnham, near Normanton on Trent in Nottinghamshire. These new substations would enable us to uprate the existing 275 kV electricity transmission network between Chesterfield and High Marnham to 400 kV.
Get in touch
Do you have questions about the project? Or would you like to register your interest for us to keep in touch? Contact our Community Relations Team:
Email: [email protected]
Freephone: 0800 073 1047 Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm (An answering service is in place outside of these times)
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You can also register your details to receive email updates on the project:
If you think our proposals could affect your land, please contact the Land Referencing Team at our land agents, Ardent. You can call 0203 442 8509 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, you can write to Ardent, 3rd Floor, 37 King St, Manchester, M2 7AT.