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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.
Working smarter to get to net zero
How we get to net zero is a question on everyone’s minds. To achieve this, we need to transfer more renewable power to our customers. Here we take a look at how NGET is using transformational technology to unlock significant network capacity.
Find out about Smart WiresHydrogen: the future fuel to achieve net zero?
Hydrogen has the potential to be a low-carbon alternative to gas in our homes and businesses, but first we need to test this fuel for the future. That’s where FutureGrid comes in.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about electricity pylons
Electricity pylons (or towers) have been part of the British landscape for almost 100 years, but how much do you really know about them? Here we bring you 12 facts you never knew about these iconic steel structures.
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Grid at work
4 things about National Grid’s role in our renewable energy future
In the run-up to the eagerly anticipated global climate change summit COP26, UK Executive Director Nicola Shaw and US President Badar Khan explain what we’re doing to tackle climate change now and in the future.
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Journey to net zero
The future of transport: driving change in the next 10 years
This next decade transport will be revolutionised with radical new inventions powered by renewable energy, in response to the twin concerns of pollution and congestion.
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Community spirit
National Grid partners with UWE to protect the UK’s bat population
We have partnered with the University of the West of England on a unique PhD research project on how to mitigate construction impact on bat populations. The findings will be applied on future construction projects and used by UK planning authorities.
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The story of electricity, interconnectors and a little girl called Nessa
How to make electricity more exciting for schoolchildren? Introduce 10-year-old Nessa and her quest to discover where electricity comes from.
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Journey to net zero
Green collar jobs: Louise Clark – championing our role at COP26
Our Senior Policy Manager for COP26 Louise Clark – National Grid is a Principal Partner of this year's global climate change summit – tells us about how she ended up in the energy sector, her regal eco hero and why we’re at a climate change crossroads.
6 fascinating facts about biogas
We uncover the fascinating history behind biogas and humans’ multiple inventive uses of this naturally occurring gas. Plus, we bring you some surprising statistics, including just how many homes could be heated with Christmas food waste.
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Journey to net zero
Making plans for a hydrogen ‘backbone’ across Britain
As Britain works toward reaching net zero by 2050, hydrogen is one solution to decarbonising our gas system. Project Union is National Grid’s development of a hydrogen ‘backbone’ to link industrial clusters around the country.
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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.