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Novel anti-leak tech helps to keep National Grid substations in service during SF6 repairs

7 March 2023

A novel technology developed through an innovation scheme is helping National Grid fix leaks of greenhouse gas SF6 while keeping its substations safely in service.

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North Sea Link interconnector cable descending into the sea from the shore

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Interconnectors – separating the myths from the facts

28 September 2021

Our experts address the most common myths about these giant undersea electricity cables. Find out the truth about interconnectors and how they’re helping to provide us with cleaner, greener energy.

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First T-Pylon at National Grid's Hinkley Connection project in Somerset

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Construction of world's first T-pylon completed

23 September 2021

Last week saw an exciting moment with our construction of the world's first T-pylon in Somerset; part of our Hinkley Connection project, connecting six million homes and businesses to low-carbon energy.

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Engineer wearing PPE standing in the valve hall of the IFA2 interconnector

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Why interconnectors play an essential role in our net zero future

3 June 2021

Interconnectors are high-voltage under-sea cables. They’re the international clean energy super-highways; stretching for hundreds of miles to enable energy produced from renewables to flow back and forth between Great Britain and neighbouring countries.

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32.5 km tunnelling project under London begins

19 May 2021

National Grid is due to start tunnelling for its £1 billion flagship project to rewire South London – vital works for London’s electricity supply that will allow us to keep the lights on well into the future.

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Innovation is embedded in everything we do

4 March 2021

How National Grid Partners is bringing an entrepreneurial mindset on board.

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