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2nd March 2026UK-first trial of AI Grid Technology Successfully Demonstrates the Ability of Data Centres to Adjust Power Needs
UK’s first live trial of AI technology that adjusts the power usage of data centres in real time.
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9th February 2026National Grid completes overhead line upgrade between Harker and the Scottish border
National Grid has completed work to upgrade overhead electricity transmission lines north of its Harker substation near Carlisle, strengthening a key cross‑border link between England and Scotland.
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6th February 2026IFA2 marks five years of strengthening British and French energy security
National Grid is celebrating five years of successful operation of its IFA2 interconnector — the 1GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) electricity link which is enabling secure and cleaner electricity to flow between Great Britain and France.
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2nd February 2026Eastern Green Link 4 announces £2bn cable contract with Prysmian
Cable manufacturer Prysmian has been awarded a £2bn contract to supply the cable for National Grid Electricity Transmission and SP Energy Networks subsea Eastern Green Link 4 project.
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29th January 2026National Grid unveils award-winning new Digital Twin and Data Visualisation Tool, Triton, to accelerate network planning
National Grid has launched Triton, an innovative new Digital Twin and Data Visualisation Tool that will revolutionise electricity infrastructure planning.
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26th January 2026National Grid, TenneT Germany launch GriffinLink, a first of a kind project to maximise offshore wind
National Grid will partner with TenneT Germany to develop GriffinLink, a new multi-purpose interconnector (MPI) project, which could connect British and German offshore wind to both countries.
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21st January 2026National Grid submits planning applications for vital electricity network upgrade in North Wales to connect cleaner energy to homes and businesses
Following submission in early December of three planning applications to Gwynedd Council and an application to Eryri National Park Authority on proposals to reinforce and refurbish the existing electricity network between Pentir and Trawsfynydd in North Wales, National Grid has received confirmation that all applications have now been validated by the respective Local Planning Authorities.
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20th January 2026Interconnectors deliver billions in benefits to Brits
National Grid’s subsea electricity interconnector portfolio, the largest in the world, has delivered over £1.65bn of benefit for GB consumers since 2023, compared to if the portfolio was replaced with traditional gas generation.