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26th June 2026Hinkley Connection Project reaches major milestone as northern section is energised
A huge milestone has been reached on the Hinkley Connection Project, following the energisation of 44km of new overhead powerlines between Sandford and Seabank.
The switch on strengthens the south west’s electricity infrastructure and enables more power to be moved securely across National Grid’s transmission network in England and Wales.
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25th June 2026Hinkley Connection Project reaches major milestone as northern section is energised
National Grid has reached a significant milestone on its Hinkley Connection Project, with 44km of new overhead powerlines now energised between Sandford and Seabank.
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24th June 2026Grain to Tilbury project team supports canal improvements with funding is awarded to the Thames and Medway Canal Association
The Thames and Medway Canal Association have received £20,000 through National Grid’s Community Grant Programme, as volunteers carry out gardening and clearance work along the canal at Canal Road in Higham.
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23rd June 2026Mae National Grid yn gofyn am adborth ar gynlluniau ar gyfer cyswllt tanddwr newydd sylweddol i ddarparu system ynni glân, diogel ac effeithlon i Gymru
Lansio ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus ar Cyswllt Gorllewinol 2, cysylltiad trydan tanddŵr newydd rhwng yr Alban a Chymru.
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23rd June 2026National Grid invites views on plans for major new subsea link to deliver a clean, secure and efficient energy system for Wales
Public consultation launched on Western Link 2, a new offshore subsea electricity connection between Scotland and Wales. -
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23rd June 2026Next phase of National Grid’s Electricity Transmission Partnership to boost overhead line capacity
National Grid has launched the next phase of its Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP), appointing five delivery partners to carry out major overhead line (OHL) upgrades across England and Wales.
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22nd June 2026New York Gov. Hochul Celebrates Completion of 100-Mile Smart Path Connect Transmission Project
Upgrade Unbottles Upstate Clean Energy, Adds 1 GW to State Electric Grid, and Improves Reliability and Resiliency
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19th June 2026National Grid Crews Work Continues as Widespread Power Outages Result from Thursday’s Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds Across Upstate New York
Company secures additional resources, restores 98% of affected customers