National Grid

October 6, 2023

National Grid completes all 32.5km of tunnelling for £1bn LPT project

National Grid’s London Power Tunnels (LPT) project has reached a major landmark having completed all 32.5km of the project’s underground route.

September 15, 2023

Net Zero by Current±: Ease of England’s onshore wind ban and CfD AR5

Tune in to the second episode of the Net Zero by Current± podcast exploring the ease of England's onshore wind ban, CfD auction round 5 and more.

September 8, 2023

National Grid identifies 10GW of grid capacity for power generators with ‘shovel ready’ projects

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has announced plans to release 10GW of grid capacity for renewable energy generators and battery storage projects.

September 8, 2023

DFS 2023/24: what’s changing?

Following the success of the Demand Flexibility Service last year, National Grid ESO has confirmed it will return this winter – but what’s changing?

August 4, 2023

GB can halve grid infrastructure build time, says Winser report

A report released by Nick Winser, the electricity networks commissioner, has outlined how GB can halve the time required to build grid infrastructure.

T-pylon diamond insulators being installed

August 3, 2023

All 116 Hinkley Connection T-pylons now erected

National Grid has confirmed that all 116 of its “world-first” T-pylons – part of the Hinkley Connection project – have been erected.

June 27, 2023

Current± Price Watch: Ofgem opens consultation on FSO separation costs as wholesale price slowly rise

This week’s issue of Current± Price Watch – powered by Enact – sees prices remain broadly stable as the industry considers its future direction and goals.

A map of proposed connections for National Grid's East Anglia GREEN project. Image: National Grid

June 26, 2023

National Grid consults on proposals for new 180km electricity network in East Anglia

National Grid has opened a public consultation on electricity network upgrades In East Anglia as part of the Great Grid Upgrade project.

June 22, 2023

Ofgem opens consultation on FSO separation costs

Energy regulator Ofgem has opened a consultation into proposals for cost recovery mechanisms when the Future System Operator (FSO) launches.

The use of coal amid the heatwave has brought criticism from various industries. Image: National Grid.

June 15, 2023

ESO proposes the return of DFS next winter as coal contingency talks continue

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) proposes the return of the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) for the winter period 2023/24.

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