Energy explained

Ever wondered what exactly is net zero? Or how solar power works? Here we answer all your questions to demystify the world of energy.

Answering your questions on energy


Find out more about how energy works, from its history to the innovations and technologies that could help us build a cleaner, greener energy system for the future.

What is National Grid?

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What is net zero?

Man wearing PPE using camera to detect SF6 leaks at substation

What is SF6? Sulphur hexafluoride explained

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What is carbon intensity?

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What is carbon sequestration?

What are greenhouse gases?

What is green energy?

What are the different types of renewable energy?

Onshore vs offshore wind energy: what’s the difference?

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What is a heat pump?

For National Grid's 'How do heat pumps work?' article

How do heat pumps work?

The history of energy

What are electricity interconnectors?

What is carbon capture and storage?

What is hydrogen?

The hydrogen colour spectrum

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What is a pylon?

Facts about electricity pylons

How does solar power work?

How does a wind turbine work?

What is offshore wind power?

What is biogas?

What is battery storage?

What are scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions?

Stories

Energy is changing. Meet the people driving this transformation, discover the tech and engineering solutions helping us deliver a cleaner, greener energy system and explore what the future might look like.
 

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