National Grid

July 2, 2024

£14 million Eastland Scheme makes progress on Manchester grid

The latest stage of work on the Eastland Scheme, funded by a £14 million investment into Manchester’s electricity grid is set to begin this month and take under two months to complete.

June 11, 2024

ESO winds down Demand Flexibility Service for coming winter

The UK's Electricity System Operator (ESO) has announced changes to the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS).

June 4, 2024

Grid connections reform: what do you need to know?

Roadnight Taylor CEO, Hugh Taylor, explores the grid connection reforms and answers some of the key questions from across the industry.

June 3, 2024

National Grid starts work on 275kV substation

National Grid has started construction on the Hylton Castle substation being built on the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP).

May 31, 2024

National Grid extends consultation on Norwich to Tilbury upgrade

The consultation period for National Grid’s Norwich to Tilbury proposal to reinforce the power network has been extended until 26 July 2024.

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May 23, 2024

Atlantic Green selects Ameresco and Envision Energy to build 300MW UK BESS

Leading cleantech company Ameresco announced today that it has been chosen by Atlantic Green to build a new 300MW battery energy storage system (BESS) alongside Envision Energy.

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May 23, 2024

National Grid announces £60 billion “Grid for Growth” plan

The UK’s transmission and distribution operator National Grid has announced that it will invest £60 billion in network and grid upgrades over the next five years.