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National Grid Shares its vision for developing the hydrogen economy in New York

24 September 2021

National Grid has shared its vision for developing the hydrogen economy in New York as part of its participation in Climate Week NYC. 

National Grid joint venture secures $150 million in green financing to advance multiple U.S. renewable energy projects

21 July 2021

Financing secured by Emerald Energy Venture will help fund construction of a mix of U.S. solar, battery storage and wind projects being developed by National Grid Renewables.

Humber and Teesside join forces to form East Coast Cluster

12 July 2021

The cluster has the potential to capture, transport and store up to 27 million tonnes of CO2 emissions a year by 2030, decarbonising almost half of the UK’s industrial cluster emissions.

National Grid Renewables’ operating 40 MW Michigan solar portfolio will provide millions in economic benefit

10 June 2021

The two Michigan solar projects, constructed by Michigan workers, are estimated to offset over 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.

National Grid and RWE Renewables Sign Offshore Wind Partnership Agreement

20 May 2021

Companies intend to jointly bid in the upcoming New York Bight seabed lease auction.

Building a cleaner energy future

29 April 2021

Lisa Kettle, Senior Project Manager for National Grid Ventures, shares perspectives on her career in engineering and work to unlock additional renewable energy sources.

The Home Depot, The Hershey Company and NRG sign solar power purchase agreements with National Grid Renewables’ Noble Project in Texas

20 April 2021

Project to offset CO2 emissions by an estimated 450,000 metric tons annually will utilize First Solar Series 6 modules.

New York Transco, part-owned by National Grid Ventures, to begin construction on New York Energy Solution Project

4 March 2021

The project will help alleviate electricity bottlenecks and allow for greater use of clean energy produced upstate, while also improving grid resiliency and storm hardening.

National Grid Renewables breaks ground on 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois

24 February 2021

National Grid Renewables, the U.S. renewable energy arm of National Grid Ventures, has announced the start of construction on the 200 megawatt Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Coles County, Illinois.

National Grid applauds New York State Public Service Commission approval of the New York Energy Solution Project

15 February 2021

Major transmission line project from Rensselaer County to Dutchess County is being developed by New York Transco, of which National Grid Ventures is a part-owner

UK’s second electricity link to France starts flowing at full capacity

21 January 2021

3 min read

IFA2, National Grid’s second electricity interconnector linking the UK and France, is now able to flow low carbon electricity between the two countries at full capacity.

Alliant Energy to acquire 100 MW Springfield solar development in Wisconsin from National Grid Renewables

19 January 2021

National Grid Renewables has announced the sale of Springfield Solar in Dodge County, Wisconsin to Alliant Energy. National Grid Renewables will continue development activities until regulatory approvals and other contractual commitments are complete, at which time Alliant Energy will acquire Springfield Solar.

National Grid helping to connect sources of low-carbon energy through New York Energy Solution and Hinkley Connection Project

18 December 2020

While the two projects may be on opposite sides of the Atlantic, they have a number of striking similarities

Work begins on the converter station for National Grid’s Viking Link interconnector

30 November 2020

National Grid’s Viking Link has started construction on its UK converter station at Bicker Fen in Lincolnshire with Siemens Energy.

Grain LNG and Qatar Terminal Limited sign long-term agreement that will help to strengthen UK gas security of supply

13 October 2020

National Grid’s Grain LNG and Qatar Terminal Limited (QTL), a subsidiary of Qatar Petroleum, have today (13 Oct) announced a 25-year agreement that will provide the Qatari company with storage and redelivery capacity at Grain LNG from mid-2025.

Introducing National Grid Renewables

14 October 2020

We’re taking another step towards net zero, with the launch of our newly branded renewable energy business across the United States. Find out how this will contribute to the US energy landscape.

National Grid employee co-authors New Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy Report on transmission value for renewable integration

2 October 2020

New report, co-authored by National Grid’s Kai Van Horn and two experts from The Brattle Group, shows the substantial value of diversifying renewable generation through the transmission system

National Grid’s Geronimo Energy establishes community fund for 200 MW Crocker Wind Farm

13 August 2020

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, has established an estimated $800,000 Community Fund for its 200 MW Crocker Wind Farm in South Dakota. The Fund will support communities surrounding this clean energy project.

National Grid and TenneT to jointly develop vision to link offshore wind farms to Britain and the Netherlands

22 September 2020

National Grid Ventures and Dutch Transmission System Operator TenneT have today (22 Sept), announced a cooperation agreement to explore the feasibility of connecting Dutch and British wind farms to the energy systems of both countries via subsea electricity cables called interconnectors.

National Grid starts construction on Viking Link, the world’s longest electricity interconnector

13 July 2020

National Grid’s Viking Link infrastructure project marks a major milestone with Siemens Energy Ltd, as the construction of the world’s longest electricity interconnector begins, representing a significant step in the UK’s journey to net zero.

Why meters matter during the coronavirus crisis

24 March 2020

As part of our series on the people working hard to keep the lights on and the gas flowing, meet Abby Cardall. Abby and her colleagues in National Grid Metering are helping to make sure that gas supplies for 9 million residential and commercial customers continue, even if their meter fails. Here she tells us more about how the team is keeping its services going.

Grain LNG receives 30 ships in three months, helping to secure the UK’s gas supply

14 January 2020

Following its European record for gas exports last year, our Grain LNG terminal is busier than ever, helping to keep the UK’s homes and businesses warm through the winter.

South Dakota solar energy project set to generate 128MW of green power

28 February 2020

Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company, has announced a power purchase agreement with Basin Electric Power Cooperative for a major new solar energy project in South Dakota. Wild Springs will provide clean power and community benefits for years to come.

£90m contract awarded to help build Viking Link interconnector

18 December 2019

The Viking Link interconnector project has reached a major milestone with the appointment of Balfour Beatty to handle onshore cable installation.