National Grid
T&D Infrastructure
Construction begins on UK’s first grid stabilisation facility
Siemens Energy has started work to construct one of the UK’s first grid stabilisation facilities.
T&D Infrastructure
National Grid and TenneT explore North Sea interconnector between offshore wind...
National Grid Ventures and TenneT will explore the feasibility of connecting Dutch and British wind farms to the energy systems of both countries via subsea electricity cables called interconnectors.
Strategic Development
DNV GL and National Grid developing Great Britain’s offshore wind strategy
National Grid has selected certification body DNV GL as a lead partner in the Offshore Wind Coordination project in Great Britain.
Wind
Wind sets new record supplying 60% of UK’s power
The record was set at in the early hours of the day as the UK was experiencing high winds from storm Francis.
Hydroelectric
Scotland’s 440MW Cruachan hydro plant to receive £1m controls upgrade
Drax Group’s 440MW Cruachan Power Station is to undergo a £1million ($1.3 million) upgrade to modernize its turbine control system.
Biomass
Bovine biomethane connected to UK’s grid for the first time
In the UK, biomethane obtained from cattle manure and straw has been connected to National Grid’s gas transmission system for the first time.
T&D Infrastructure
Construction starts on the world’s longest electricity interconnector
National Grid’s Viking Link infrastructure project marks a major milestone as the construction of the world’s longest electricity interconnector begins.
Cybersecurity
National Grid energy transmission arms join European Network for Cyber Security
National Grid Gas Transmission (NGGT) and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) Transmission are the newest members of the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS).
Europe
COVID-19: National Grid builds safe ‘village’ for vital staff
National Grid in the UK has built a ‘village’ of sleeping pods which can house their most critical workers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Europe
UK blackout: Ofgem investigates possible breach
Ofgem has launched its investigation into the power cuts of Friday 9 August, following an initial report provided by National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO).
