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A new collaboration between multiple DNOs could soon make local energy planning faster and more consistent for local authorities.

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has partnered with Space Solar to investigate the potential of distributing electricity without wires.

Exus Renewables has entered the UK and Irish renewable energy markets, opening a new regional office in Cambridge.

National Grid has teamed up with Atos to launch a new digital twin and data visualisation tool intended to speed up electricity network planning.

National Grid’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) has secured what it says is its biggest long-term flexibility portfolio to date.

Vestas has received backing from the UK Government as part of its plans to repurpose its Isle of Wight factory, rather than shutting it down.

National Grid has confirmed a partnership with TenneT Germany to develop a new interconnector between the UK and Germany, dubbed GriffinLInk.

The UK and nine European partners have agreed to develop 100 GW of offshore wind through joint projects in the North Sea by 2050.


National Grid has had four planning applications validated for a major electricity network upgrade in North Wales.