The state-of-the-art security cabin has been installed at one of our sites by contractor Babcock. Using solar power and composite materials to retain the heat, the EcoSecure hut, developed and provided by Remote Surveillance, is entirely self-sufficient in terms of energy. It reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 86% a day when compared with security cabins that use a generator.
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement recognises the critical role of efficient cross‑border trading arrangements to facilitate the growth and integration of renewables.
Construction of the futuristic new pylons is taking place from September and, as their operational life is expected to be up to 70-80 years, the idea behind the time capsules is that they’ll be discovered by the people who remove or replace the pylons in 2091 or beyond.
The polecat had become trapped overnight in a tower foundation excavation site. This left the creature exposed to the elements and at risk from other predators. Fortunately, the team at Babcock discovered the polecat, which was in poor condition and in need of medical attention.
Now live, the cables form part of Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) local distribution network serving the southwest.
The 10.5 kilometres of cables directly replaces the 9 kilometres of overhead lines and pylons that are being removed between Nailsea and Portishead, including those close to homes and gardens on the western edge of Nailsea. Pylons have already been removed on land owned by Nailsea Rugby Club.
SSE Energy Solutions and National Grid have today unveiled an innovative new project that could decarbonise heat networks, capturing waste heat from electricity transformers to generate hot water and space heating for homes and businesses.
Construction plays a huge part in what we do. Building and reinforcing the network is essential to provide an infrastructure that can deliver the energy we’ll need for decades to come.
The goal of our Net Zero Construction project is to ensure that these activities are carbon neutral by 2025/26. To achieve this, we’re looking to reduce or offset all the carbon we use or generate in our construction projects.
National Grid is installing 8.5 km of 400,000-volt underground cables from the new cable sealing end (CSE) compound at Loxton, south of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, north towards a new substation at Sandford.
National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project will bring low carbon energy from Hinkley Point C to six million UK homes and businesses and will also allow for more capacity on the network for renewable energy from the South West peninsular.
The transformer was built in South Korea and sailed to Portbury Docks before transferring to Dunball Wharf. Because of the size and weight of the transformer, National Grid employed a specialist transport company that liaised closely with North Somerset Council, Highways England and Avon and Somerset Police to agree the route that should be used to access the site.
The energy industry needs to fill 400,000 roles by 2050 if the UK is to reach its net zero target.