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  • Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Latest updates Home About National Grid What is National Grid? National Grid sits at the heart of Britain’s energy system, connecting millions of people and businesses to the energy they use every day. …
  • Woolavington substation Unlocking economic growth and helping deliver transport decarbonisation for the UK Home In 2024, Agratas, part of Tata Group, confirmed that it was to build a new multi-billion-pound electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility …
  • Powering up Christmas: 12 Festive Facts from National Grid The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and with just 14 sleeps to go until the big day, National Grid has revealed the numbers that make Christmas electrical! Home 10th December 2023 …
  • A step closer to low carbon energy for millions of homes and businesses A look back at 2023 on the Hinkley Connection Project Home 8th December 2023 Hinkley Connection news 2023 has been a year of milestones and firsts for the Hinkley Connection Project. …
  • We've delivered a new shunt reactor to our Melksham substation The device will ensure local electricity supply remains secure into the future Home 7th December 2023 Energy Security We delivered a new shunt reactor to our Melksham substation this week to …
  • Grant supports Girlguiding across South West 25 Girlguiding units in the Hinkley Connection project area have benefitted from the funding. Home 1st December 2023 Community investment Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire (BSG) has received £13,875 …
  • Community superheroes celebrate opening of new traffic-free path Sandford Link built as part of National Grid's construction of Sandford substation Home 30th November 2023 Community investment 3 min read Community superheroes celebrated the opening of the …
  • National Grid’s eyes in the sky: how helicopters are helping keep Britain’s electricity flowing Home 29th November 2023 Press release You might see a National Grid helicopter flying next to a pylon near you The aircraft help to monitor electricity …
  • Removal of 4.6km of overhead power lines in North Wessex Downs secures planning permission Home 29th November 2023 Press release Planning consent secured for infrastructure that will allow National Grid to remove 4.6km of existing overhead high voltage …
  • Home 2024: National Grid’s net zero milestones Every year we work harder than ever to find new innovative ways of decarbonising the energy system and moving closer to reaching our net zero ambitions. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and …