Grid & Connections

National Grid completes upgrades at three key substations

National Grid has completed upgrades at three substations, with new high-voltage equipment now connected at Cottam, Wylfa, and Willington.

National Grid seeks Ofgem approval for £4.5bn transmission upgrade package

National Grid has submitted a package of proposals to Ofgem that could unlock around £4.5 billion of investment in the transmission network.

Grid capacity constraints continue to slow motorway EV charging rollout

Roadchef CEO Tim Gittins has warned that the UK’s EV transition risks being held back by a lack of grid capacity at motorway service areas.

National Grid opens consultation on Eastern Green Link 5 proposals

National Grid has launched a new consultation on updated plans for Eastern Green Link 5.

Private wire networks could help developers beat grid connection delays

Hoare Lea has called on developers to look beyond the traditional grid connection process and explore private wire networks.

Ofgem tightens ED3 rules as DNOs prepare grid investment plans

Ofgem has set out the rules that will shape electricity distribution investment between 2028 and 2033, with DNOs set to face tighter scrutiny.

Why Europe’s power market needs more than just more interconnectors

Can the UK keep up with electrification demand?

Schneider Electric's Layton Hill says the UK must modernise its grid faster, using smarter, distributed energy to meet rising power demand.

When PV array oversizing improves output – and when it doesn’t

Oversizing a PV array can lift yield, smooth generation and improve project economics – but only when clipping, layout and limits align.

National Grid energises Little Horsted substation, adding 0.5 GW of capacity

National Grid has brought its new Little Horsted substation into operation, adding around 0.5 GW of capacity to the transmission network.