National Grid has upgraded three of its substations with new equipment to enhance voltage control and strengthen the network’s stability.  

Shunt reactors – high voltage electrical devices which absorb excess reactive power in alternating current (AC) transmission networks – have been installed and connected at the Cottam, Wylfa and Willington substations.

Each weighing around 130 tonnes, and measuring over seven metres long and almost four metres high, the shunt reactors will enable more efficient network management.

 

The company will pause service disconnections for nonpayment for residential electric customers on any day when the heat index is forecast to be 90 degrees or higher. Disconnection is the absolute last resort for National Grid and only occurs after company representatives have attempted to assist customers to eliminate any overdue balances. The company has a suite of programs to aid customers that have fallen behind on their bills and communicates frequently with customers who miss a payment deadline or have overdue balances.

With demand growing for a skilled, diverse, and future-ready energy workforce across the Northeast region, supporting a thriving energy workforce ecosystem is critical for maintaining the energy system. National Grid, NYPA and Eversource are leading this effort that is bringing together energy companies and public utilities, including: Constellation, Hallen Construction, Panorama Energy Services, Avangrid, Con Edison, the Northeast Gas Association, and Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). 

Mae Prifysgol y Drydedd Oes (U3A) yn sefydliad sy’n darparu cyfleoedd i bobl mwynhau gweithgareddau addysgol, creadigol a hamdden yn eu cymuned leol os ydynt wedi ymddeol, wedi lled-ymddeol neu os nad ydynt bellach mewn cyflogaeth amser llawn.

Ar eu hymweliad, roedd y grŵp yn awyddus i ddysgu mwy am y ddaeareg sydd wedi cael ei datgelu hyd yma gan brosiect Darpariaeth Effaith Weledol Eryri yn ystod y gwaith twnelu. 

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is an organisation that provides opportunities for people who are retired, semi-retired or no longer in full-time employment to pursue educational, creative and leisure activities in their local community.

On their visit, the group were keen to learn more about the geology that has been uncovered so far on the Eryri VIP project during tunnelling operations. 

National Grid has submitted a package of proposals to Ofgem under the “re-openers” process, seeking approval for strategic investment across its electricity transmission network to help deliver secure, affordable and cleaner energy for Britain.

25 submissions have been made to Ofgem for transmission reinforcements and upgrades across England and Wales. Together, the projects comprise around £4.5 billion of investment.

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