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4th March 2026Major grid contracts signed to deliver the UK’s biggest electricity transmission project – Eastern Green Link 3
Contracts for the converter stations and cable system that will make up the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project have been signed, marking a major milestone for the UK’s biggest ever electricity transmission project – a critical step towards reducing costs for consumers and delivering an economic boost for the UK.
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2nd March 2026National Grid seeks views on new Derbyshire power line project
National Grid is inviting communities across Derbyshire to take part in the second stage of consultation of its Chesterfield to Willington electricity transmission project, part of The Great Grid Upgrade - the largest overhaul of the UK’s electricity network in generations.
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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.