National Grid operates one of the safest, most efficient and reliable power networks in the world, and has a critical role to play in the decarbonisation of the economy to reach net zero. In order to deliver the clean energy transition in a timely, fair and affordable way, we need ambitious government policy, an aligned view on the activities required from a future energy system, a clear set of principles by which they are governed, and the frameworks to support them.
Interconnexion France-Angleterre 2 (IFA2) – which stretches along the sea floor between Fareham, Hampshire in the UK and near Caen, Normandy in France – has now gone into operation, with low-carbon electricity flowing through the 149-mile subsea power cable at full capacity. Interconnectors are high-voltage electricity cables that allow us to share surplus clean energy.
IFA2, National Grid’s second electricity interconnector linking the UK and France, is now able to flow low carbon electricity between the two countries at full capacity.
Wholesale power traders started buying capacity to transport power across the 149-mile subsea power cable, which stretches along the sea floor between Fareham, Hampshire in the UK and near Caen, Normandy in France, yesterday.
A joint venture with French Transmission System Operator RTE, IFA2 increases the amount of clean energy that can be shared between the two countries.
Green bonds and loans raise funds for new and existing projects that deliver environmental benefits and a more sustainable economy, such as transitioning to renewable energy and carbon-free transport.
National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, announced today the sale of Springfield Solar in Dodge County, Wisconsin to Alliant Energy. National Grid Renewables will continue development activities until regulatory approvals and other contractual commitments are complete, at which time Alliant Energy will acquire Springfield Solar.
The funding is from National Grid’s Community Grant Programme and has been secured due to the Hinkley Connection Project, which will connect low-carbon energy to six million UK homes and businesses, taking place in the area.
As part of the funding, The Mendip Hills AONB Unit has appointed Dr Kelly Davies as a Visitor Data Project Officer. The post will help the Mendip Hills AONB Partnership better understand and manage visitor pressure on the area, ahead of the end of the national lockdown when more visitors are expected.
National Grid is supporting The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit by funding £20,000 for its ‘Counting on Mendip’ project.
The funding is from National Grid’s Community Grant Programme and has been secured due to the Hinkley Connection Project, which will connect low carbon energy to 6 million UK homes and businesses, taking place in the area.
We’ve been working closely with Natural England, Wiltshire Council’s ecologist and the Wiltshire Mammal Group to make sure we fully understand what species of animals and plants are living and growing around the area. This will help to ensure we minimise our impact as much as we possibly can during construction.
We’ve already completed various surveys which have included assessments of badger setts and the potential for local populations of dormice, reptiles, great crested newt and bats.
This makes use of a provision from the energy industry regulator, Ofgem, to deliver a range of stakeholder-led landscape enhancement projects in AONBs and National Parks in England and Wales.
Last year will be remembered in all sorts of ways. When it comes to climate change, the political and business will for taking action was strong and growing. Targets have been set, commitments announced and investment plans and roadmaps drawn up.