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Engineering innovation
From AI to exceptional engineering, discover the latest developments shaping the future of energy.
Unlocking a green recovery through innovation
As we work to tackle climate change while facing the personal and economic challenges of a post-COVID recovery, Iliana Portugues explains why thinking differently has never been more important – and how downhill mountain bike racing helps her keep her mind open.
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First-of-its-kind engineering feat amidst the fjords
Building the world’s longest undersea cable, to allow the UK to share zero carbon energy with Norway, has brought some challenges. Read more about how we engineered smart solutions to deal with tough terrain and fishing lakes.
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National Grid in numbers
Learn more about some of our most significant projects via our fact-filled videos.
Grid in numbers
Net Zero know-how: Testing the future of energy
From a dramatically reduced carbon footprint concrete to renewable heat pump networks, our Innovation team is focusing its academic skills, engineering experience and problem-solving curiosity on building a clean energy future for us all.
Connecting electricity systems for a greener Britain
National Grid’s Nick Sides explains how the company’s interconnectors – undersea cables that allow us to exchange energy with neighbouring countries – are contributing to creating a greener Britain.
Pipe dreams achieved at record-breaking tunnel task
Building a new gas pipeline under the River Humber has been no small task, involving 5km of pipes and 16 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of water. Now close to completion, the team has just finished another vital stage, breaking a world record on the way.
Energy explained
Ever wondered what net zero means? Want to know how windfarms make energy? Or how electricity and gas gets to you? Here we answer all your energy questions.