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The NESO publishes its advice on achieving clean power by 2030
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its independent analysis to advise the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero how to achieve Clean Power in 2030. The report sets out both the challenging hurdles that need to be overcome and also the benefits to consumers, the economy and society that doing so could deliver.
A first in Electricity Transmission as all-women team completes substation testing
A planned Delayed Auto Reclose (DAR) test on our Hackney to Tottenham electricity feeders has been completed by three women engineers, in what’s believed to be a transmission first.
National Grid is named an Official COP29 Partner, sponsoring the UK Pavilion
This year’s COP29 UK Pavilion Official Partners represent UK industry’s outstanding reputation for addressing climate change through enterprise and innovation.
The UK’s largest transmission connected battery is energised
A 100MW storage facility in North Yorkshire is now the largest transmission connected battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the UK following energisation. This new facility will boost the capacity and flexibility of the network, helping to balance the system by storing surplus clean electricity and discharging it back when the grid needs it.
National Grid collaborate with Microsoft in the drive to net zero
Technology and data play a major role in the journey to net zero. Collaborating with Microsoft to innovate with generative AI, including Copilot, is helping to driving further efficiency and minimise our carbon footprint.
Electrifying company fleets is crucial for the energy transition
Transportation is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas emissions in both the UK and the Northeast US. With around half of all vehicles on the road globally being operated by businesses, large corporations like us have a key role to play in the transition to EVs.
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