Press releases

Supergrid transformers collectively weighing over 1,300 tonnes have been delivered to substations across National Grid’s electricity transmission network in the first half of the year, enabling connections and boosting resilience.

A team of fourteen cyclists completed the 411km bike ride from Blyth to Bicker Fen, raising over £20,000. The cyclists travelled from North Sea Link in Blyth to Viking Link in Bicker Fen over a three-day period, traversing the North York Moors and the Lincolnshire Wolds, crossing the Tyne and the Humber rivers.

National Grid is starting work on a new substation on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) to enable new gigafactories and other businesses on the site to plug directly into the electricity transmission network.

National Grid is extending its statutory consultation on proposals for Norwich to Tilbury until Friday 26 July, allowing people more time to provide their comments following the announcement of a general election for 4 July.

National Grid is inviting communities in Derbyshire to comment on proposals for a new clean electricity power line project which will help bolster energy supplies in the region and support the UK’s energy security strategy and net zero targets.

National Grid is consulting on a proposal for a new substation in Rotherham, which is crucial to upgrade critical infrastructure and ensure a secure and reliable supply of clean energy.