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 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...

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...

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...