National Grid Electricity Transmission
Technology & Operations
BMT and NGET to explore innovation in energy highways
Indepenent consultancy firm BMT has joined forces with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) to work on a research project which will explore innovation in UK electric highways.
Technology & Operations
Investigation launched over NGET’s demand forecasting
An investigation into National Grid Electricity Transmission's (NGET) demand forecasting for the UK electricity market has been launched by energy regulator Ofgem.
Policy & Regulation
National Grid warns competition could hinder Hinkley connection
Introducing a competitive tender for the connection of Hinkley Point C could pose a risk to the timely delivery of the project, National Grid has warned.
Power
Ofgem challenges National Grid on Hinkley connection cost
Ofgem has challenged National Grid on the proposed cost of upgrading the transmission network to connect the new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C.
Policy & Regulation
Ofgem confirms system operator separation
Ofgem has told National Grid to proceed with plans to a create a legally separate company within the group to carry out the system operator role.
Gas
Ofgem accepts £54m rebate from Cadent
Ofgem has accepted an offer from Cadent to waive £53.9 million of RIIO allowances as part of its mid-period reviews for gas and electricity transmission and gas distribution.
Power
National Grid jacks up power line over River Tyne
National Grid has begun raising the height of a power line across the River Tyne to enable wind turbine foundations to be shipped safely out to sea.
Power
Transmission chief ‘sure’ that Moorside will go ahead
The director of the electricity transmission owner at National Grid has said he is "sure" that the Moorside new nuclear plant in Cumbria will go ahead, despite big question marks over financial backing for its construction.
Power
National Grid profits surge
National Grid Group has announced a substantial rise in profits in the year to the end of March.