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Discover, explore and experience stories from the heart of the energy industry.
We are living in a transformational era as the way we power our lives is evolving exponentially. Here we bring you stories and insights to showcase the engineering, innovation, people and smart ideas shaping the future of energy in the UK.
Women must be part of engineering a better future
This week, International Women in Engineering Day recognises the huge contribution women have made to engineering and highlights the career opportunities it offers young women as we work to build a more sustainable future.
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Joining the Race to Zero
On World Environment Day we joined the global Race to Zero campaign, which is encouraging a clean global plan to help us ‘recover better’ from COVID-19.
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Danielle Stewart
‘Highly commended’ in this year’s list of Top 50 Women in Engineering We50 Awards, Long Term Strategy Manager Danielle Stewart reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome and a career pursuing her passion for sustainability.
Senamiso Mathobela
Growing up in Zimbabwe and witnessing how vital electricity was to daily life inspired Senamiso Mathobela, Delivery Manager, to choose a career in the energy sector. Fast forward to now and she’s been selected as one of the Women’s Engineering Society’s T
Jennifer Glenister
Jennifer Glenister, a 27-year-old Project Supervisor in Capital Delivery, talks about the benefits of diversity, turning her hand to DIY and what it means to her to be shortlisted for our annual Female Engineer of the Year award.
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Inspiring female engineering talent
In the week that we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day and award our own Female Engineer of the Year, our Chairman Sir Peter Gershon reflects on the important contribution women are making to National Grid’s engineering community.
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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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Helping to fuel the UK
Ed Carter manages the operations team at National Grid’s Grain LNG Terminal in Kent, which imports and stores natural gas used to heat homes and businesses. Here Ed explains how he's keeping his team going through the coronavirus crisis.
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Green loan speeds race to net zero
As we work to help the UK reach its net zero target by 2050, find out how securing a $743m green loan will help us power 1.4 million homes with renewable energy.
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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.