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This is Engineering
Engineers are the people driving change and finding solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Meet the young engineers making a difference at National Grid.
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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
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.
ESO: How we’re helping smaller generators to change their settings
Graham Stein, Network Operability Manager at National Grid ESO, explains why we’re helping smaller generators to change their settings as part of the Loss of Mains Change programme.
Exploring AI in cybersecurity: National Grid Partners invests in SparkCognition
The industrial and business world is increasingly realising the benefits Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bring. AI has the power to analyse complex data, deliver actionable insights, increase the production value of assets and protect against cyber threats.
Tunnel boring machine 'Mary' helps break record under the Humber
National Grid’s replacement River Humber Pipeline is almost 5km in length, construction of the pipeline – which will sit within a tunnel under the riverbed – will be a significant feat of engineering. Central to the task has been a giant tunnel boring machine affectionately known as ‘Mary’.
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.