Supergrid transformer to be delivered to new Monk Fryston substation
An essential piece of equipment is due to be delivered to an electricity substation under construction in Monk Fryston on Sunday 17 August 2025.
Transformers...
SP Energy Networks contract extensions deliver £220M distribution investment
SP Energy Networks, is set to invest more than £220 million to help deliver the future electricity grid after it extended its overhead line...
National Grid submits application for proposed Sea Link project to strengthen the British energy...
National Grid has submitted its application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate for Sea Link, a new electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk....
National Grid Electricity Distribution supports local authorities in planning for a decarbonised future
The Distribution System Operator (DSO) of National Grid Electricity Distribution is sharing its future network development plans with all local authorities in the South...
Energy networks lay to rest 10GW of “zombie” connection projects
Electricity network operators have abolished 10GW of so-called “zombie” projects since the launch of ENA’s Strategic Connections Group, freeing up vital grid capacity, figures...
Kraken to launch energy tech super-centre in Manchester
The ever-expanding software platform underpinning Octopus Energy, Britain’s biggest power retailer, is launching what it calls Britain’s first superhub for digital energy technology. Manchester...
Microgrid clean power traders UrbanChain secure supplier licence
Peer-to-peer energy exchange provider UrbanChain has succeeded in its application for a supply licence. Seeking new equity from investors is set to follow.
Backed by...
NG extends Norwich-Tilbury consultation until 26 July
National Grid is extending until Friday 26 July its statutory consultation on proposals for the Norwich to Tilbury transmission . The five-week extension will...
“Wave of innovations” from netcos needed for Net Zero, ENA concludes
Better & swifter connections, AI-based network optimisation, leveraging storage, communications and engagement are all critical areas needed, if Britain’s power grids are to reach...
Can-ada-do: Octopus’ service platform takes toehold in New Brunswick
Kraken, the fast-growing utility service provider at the heart of Britain’s Octopus Energy, has signed its first licencing deal in Canada.
Headed by Devrim Celal,...
Now UKPN trumpets its speed-up of new renewables connections
UK Power Networks, England’s biggest distribution network operator, is the latest to put numbers to accelerated connection of new low carbon assets across its...
‘Technical Limits’ slashes 80 months off renewable projects’ hook-up delays, NG claims
Electricity networks in England and Wales have enabled grid connection dates offered to over 200 clean energy projects to be brought forward, the National...
Estuary ingress: Cool new Dartford subber pumps 2GW into 1.5 million homes
A new state-of-the-art 400kV substation at Littlebrook near Dartford is now fully energised, National Grid have confirmed.
The facility enables transmission of up to 2GW...
Hinkley C connectors cross Ts, eye transmission
National Grid has installed overhead conductors on all 116 of its new T-pylons, marking a major milestone for its Hinkley Connection Project to bring...
Ofgem sets out 5 year masterplan to green & decarb UK power
Power markets regulator Ofgem today publishes its latest five-year strategy for Britain’s electricity system. ‘Protect, Build, Change, Deliver’ are its watchwords for speeding delivery...
UK Power Networks & specialists dig tunnel to power HS2 construction into Euston
UK Power Networks has partnered with tunnelling specialists Barhale to dig a micro-tunnel under the Grand Union Canal in West London, delivering power for...
Ofgem greenlights first faster Grid upgrade with up to £2 billion
The first project to proceed under a new fast track approval process designed to expand Britain's grid at speed, has received up to £2...
ESO’s £58 Billion price tag to add 86GW to Grid
Britain’s backbone network operator has published its expansion blueprint, designed to extend by 86GW the nation's transmission capacity in the run up to 2035.
The...
MPs to hear solar developers’ complaints over NG’s and DNOs’ ‘farcical’ hook-up waits
Leaders of Britain's solar developers will meet two influential Parliamentary committees this afternoon, battling to shorten 'farcical' delays in connecting new batteries and PV...
Gridcos rush to reconnect 100,000 Isha-hit homes
Power distributors were rushing this morning to re-establish connections to an estimated one hundred thousand homes and businesses cut off by 90 mph winds...