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Atos, National Grid launch ‘Triton’ digital twin tool for network planning

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 DSO awards 196GWh in largest long-term flexibility tender to date

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

National Grid, TenneT plan GB-Germany offshore wind interconnector

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

National Grid’s Welsh grid upgrade clears planning validation hurdle

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

National Grid energises new London Power Tunnels 2 circuit

National Grid has energised a new transmission circuit, bringing a key section of its London Power Tunnels 2 upgrade into service.

National Grid DSO publishes largest network dataset to speed up connections

National Grid DSO has published its largest and most detailed release of network data to date, as it looks to speed up grid connections.

Didcot substation upgrade promises to connect new data centres, battery storage

National Grid has begun an upgrade of its Didcot substation in Oxfordshire to connect new data centres and 650MW of battery energy storage.

Eastern Green Link 4 moves forward as Prysmian selected as preferred cable bidder

NGET and SPEN have selected Prysmian as the preferred bidder to deliver the HVDC cable system for Eastern Green Link 4.

National Grid once again gets top marks from Ofsted

National Grid’s transmission apprenticeship programmes were judged ‘outstanding’ in Ofsted’s latest inspection. 

National Grid submits planning application for Norwich-Tilbury electricity upgrade

National Grid has submitted a planning application for a major upgrade to the electricity transmission network between Norfolk and Tilbury.

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