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  • Distribution and transmission connections - what's the difference? Home 30th October 2023 Infrastructure 5 min read The differences between high voltage electricity transmission and distribution connections can be varied and complex. Generally, some …
  • We’ve connected more battery storage to the grid at Bustleholm Home 26th October 2023 Infrastructure Our Bustleholm substation in Sandwell is host to a new connection after we completed work to plug a 50MW battery into the grid. The connection, delivered …
  • Hinkley Connection Project recycles to the beat of the cable drum Donation saves 750kg of wood from going to waste. Home 24th October 2023 Caring for the environment 3 min read National Grid Contractor, J Murphy and Sons, recently donated five wooden …
  • National Grid aims to inspire half a million local school children Last chance for schools to benefit from Hinkley Connection STEM fund Home 24th October 2023 Hinkley Connection news 4 min read The 2023/2024 round of the Hinkley Connection Project …
  • Newts surprise engineers at Bridgwater Substation Protected species found under a cable trough Home 24th October 2023 Hinkley Connection news 2 min read At National Grid, we recognise the importance of always being aware of our surroundings and doing the …
  • Opportunity for local residents to have a say on proposals to boost capacity across the electricity transmission network in Suffolk and Kent Home 24th October 2023 Press release New electricity reinforcement needed by 2030 to carry renewable and low …
  • Home Girls Takeover 2023: The big questions from our US event To celebrate International Day of the Girl on October 11, Girls Takeover gives girls all over the world an opportunity to step into the roles of senior business leaders for a day. The aim of …
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  • Dorset Visual Impact Provision Going underground in Dorset: the downland landscape enhanced by the Visual Impact Provision project Home National Grid’s Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project in Dorset is one of the first in the world to replace part of the …
  • Home How we deal with power cuts Whatever the weather, our  electricity distribution network delivers power all year round to the homes, businesses and vital services used by our eight million customers in the Midlands, South West England and South Wales. …