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18th June 2026National Grid innovation event showcases live working techniques
An event at National Grid’s Eakring training facility has showcased the possibility of reintroducing high-voltage live working in the UK for the first time in a generation.
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17th June 2026Green light for new substation that will connect trio of offshore wind farms
National Grid has reached a major milestone in the Humber region after achieving planning consent for the new Birkhill Wood substation from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
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11th June 2026National Grid and Keen AI Develop Britain’s First Shared AI System for the Grid
National Grid and Keen AI have secured Alpha-phase funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund to develop Foundational Shared Model Operations (FoSMo), Britain’s first collaborative AI system for asset management across the electricity network.
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10th June 2026Key milestones at three substations as new equipment is connected
National Grid has upgraded three of its substations with new equipment to enhance voltage control and strengthen the network’s stability.
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10th June 2026National Grid secures over £1 million in innovation funding to accelerate network transformation
Five National Grid-led projects developing electricity transmission and distribution network innovations will continue their work after securing over £1 million from the next stage of Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) programme.
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9th June 2026National Grid Foundation Provides $428,600 to Buffalo Go Green to Bolster New Youth Program
Pathways 360 to train the next generation of growers in WNY,
build lasting careers and lead communities toward a healthier, more secure-food future
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9th June 2026National Grid Introduces New Customer Protections During Periods of Extreme Heat
Staying safe means knowing the signs of heat illness
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8th June 2026Northeast Energy Workforce Consortium Launches as Industry-Wide Effort to Meet Energy Workforce Needs
Regional partnership unites leading energy industry employers across New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut to strengthen the future energy workforce