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National Grid powers up Viking Link interconnector between the UK and Denmark

National Grid has officially inaugurated the Viking Link, the world's longest land and subsea interconnector.

Eastern Green Link 2 receives planning permission, awaits Ofgem approval

Eastern Green Link 2, the new subsea electricity superhighway that will connect Scotland and England, has been granted planning permission.

National Grid completes erection of new T-pylons for Hinkley Connection Project

All 116 new T-pylons being constructed as part of National Grid’s Hinkley Connection Project have been erected.

Renewables have generated more than a trillion kWh in the UK

Renewable energy sources across the UK have officially generated more than one trillion kWh of electricity, according to the National Grid. 

The UK’s first solar farm connected to the national grid just went live

The whole of the UK can now benefit from clean energy produced by solar, thanks to a new solar farm connected to the national grid.

Overcoming gridlock in Great Britain’s electricity network

To achieve a net zero future, the UK will need to make the grid connection process much smoother for clean energy projects.

Zenobe switches on Europe’s largest battery connected to transmission network

Zenobe has officially switched on its 100MW energy storage facility, the largest battery to be connected to a transmission network in Europe. 

Grid connection delays risk net zero goal

The UK could fail to meet its net zero goals unless it can speed up grid connections for renewable energy sources.

Vehicle-to-Grid: The solution to our energy problem?

As the UK gets its energy from increasingly-unpredictable sources, could Vehicle-to-Grid technology help keep the grid balanced?

What impact could England vs France have on the UK’s energy grid?

England's quarter-final match with France at the World Cup could have an impact on the UK's energy grid. How will National Grid cope?

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