the great grid upgrade

April 15, 2025

National Grid selects Siemens Energy as preferred bidder for Sea Link converter stations

National Grid has selected Siemens Energy as preferred bidder for a major portion of the Sea Link transmission project.

March 28, 2025

National Grid submits Sea Link DCO as part of Great Grid Upgrade

National Grid has submitted a planning application for a new electricity connection between Kent and Suffolk, which it says will boost energy security.

A country road with an old fashioned road sign pointing out the town of Twinstead

September 16, 2024

National Grid lands DCO for Bramford – Twinstead upgrade

National Grid has secured a Development Consent Order (DCO) for a project to reinforce transmission infrastructure in the east of England.

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.

May 23, 2024

National Grid’s Great Grid partners: “a significant win”

After the National Grid announced its Great Grid Partnership, Current± heard from companies involved in the group.

June 2, 2023

National Grid plans for new electricity power line opens for public consultation

National Grid is inviting communities in East Riding Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and Bassetlaw in Nottinghamshire for their views in proposals on a new electricity power line project.