What is Yorkshire GREEN?
Yorkshire GREEN will improve our high-voltage electricity network. When the project is finished, clean energy will be able to move more easily across the country – around Yorkshire and beyond.
The preparation work for Yorkshire GREEN started in autumn 2024, and the main construction work began at the beginning of 2025. We expect construction to be finished by 2028.
Yorkshire GREEN is a key part of delivering The Great Grid Upgrade – the largest overhaul of the electricity transmission network across England and Wales in generations. It is the first of these projects to enter construction.
Project Benefits
Constructing a stronger and more reliable electricity network. The new and upgraded pylons and cables being constructed for Yorkshire GREEN will help the network cope with the future demand on the UK’s power supply.
Supporting greener technology. Yorkshire GREEN will help improve the electricity network so clean energy, like wind and solar power made in the UK, can be sent to homes and communities across the country.
Enhancing the local environment. We will be boosting the current level of biodiversity across the site area by at least 10 per cent, leaving the area in a better condition than when it was found including woodland restoration and enhancement, new planting and improving wildlife habitats.
Creating a lasting and positive impact. We’re committed to supporting the communities where we work. We’re offering grants of up to £20,000 to help local, community-led projects along the Yorkshire GREEN route throughout construction.
Read more about the grants further down this page.
Where is Yorkshire GREEN?
Yorkshire GREEN is in Yorkshire, England. The project runs from Shipton, just north‑west of York, down to Monk Fryston, which is between Leeds and Selby. In addition, we will also be working on an existing electricity substation in Osbaldwick, to the east of York.
Key milestones so far
Supergrid transformers. Supergrid transformers are very large electrical machines used in substations. They change electricity to higher or lower levels so it can be sent safely to homes and businesses.
In 2025, we received eight large transformers at our Overton and Monk Fryston substations. Each transformer weighs about 200 tonnes, which is the same as more than 100 average sized cars.
Below is a video showing one of the transformers on its journey from Teesport Docks to Overton Substation.
Community benefits. We want to leave a lasting positive impact by improving the facilities and resources for communities in the area.
We are pleased to let you know that our Yorkshire GREEN Local Community Fund is now open for applications.
This fund supports local community projects in the areas affected by Yorkshire GREEN.
Groups can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to support projects that help local communities.
Funding is available during the construction period, which is expected to finish in late 2028.
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