Week 46: 9–15 November 2026
So far this week we tracked 111 grid stories from 81 publishers. Updated three times a day until Sunday.
- Stories
- 111from 81 publishers
- Top topic
- Offshore Wind & Transmission Build28 stories
- Top organisation
- NESO19 mentions
- Busiest day
- Monday31 stories
Most covered
- Eastern Green Link 3 reaches major milestone with appointment of construction partner10 outlets · first reported by theenergyst.com
- National Grid operator issues warning of 'energy shortfall' on Monday8 outlets · first reported by Yorkshire Live
- £550m Humber to Midlands pylon project clears first hurdle3 outlets · first reported by Construction Enquirer
- Gas power station paid £1.4m an hour to keep lights on as wind slumps3 outlets · first reported by The Telegraph
- WATCH: Energy Secretary Officially Ditches ‘Clean Power 2030’ Pledge3 outlets · first reported by Guido Fawkes
Transmission 29
- Step forward in plan for 270 pylons running from Yorkshire to NottinghamshireYorkshire Post · Transmission
- Constraint costs forecast to reach £3.9bn in 2027Utility Week · Transmission
- Eastern Green Link 3 obtains maritime license for its 2 GW linkInspenet · Transmission
- SSE marks two years of construction for the Eastern Green Link 2TGS | 4C Offshore · Transmission
- EGL3 Subsea Cable Project Secures Marine Licence For Scottish WatersOcean News & Technology · Transmission
- £550m Humber to Midlands pylon project clears first hurdleConstruction Enquirer · Transmission
- Orkney Islands’ first link to UK mainland nears offshore installationOffshore Energy · Transmission
- Scotland-England Subsea Power Link Secures Marine LicenseOffshore Engineer Magazine · Transmission
- National Grid advances 90 km linkTransformer Magazine · Transmission
- Proposed power line near North Tawton raises fears for the environmentOkehampton Times · Transmission
- Marine licence granted for Eastern Green Link 3Energy Global · Transmission
- Green light for Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3)Energy Voice · Transmission
- National Grid awards EGL3 construction contracthttps://megaproject.com/ · Transmission
- Eastern Green Link 3 secures marine licencereNEWS · Transmission
- Farmers say power line inquiry left them facing huge costs – SSEN disputesThe Scottish Farmer · Transmission
- Main construction starts on central part of interconnection between Western Isles and UKOffshore Energy · Transmission
- Residents raise concerns over proposed Devon power lineThe Moorlander · Transmission
- SQSS Panel Meeting - 24 November 2026National Energy System Operator (NESO) · Transmission
- BAM UK & Ireland named construction partner for EGL3 transmission linkWorld Construction Network · Transmission
- Diamond Transmission and Chubu Clinch Ofgem Preferred Bidder Status for GBP 1 Billion Dogger Bank B Grid LinkBreakbulk.News · Transmission
- Eastern Green Link 3 Selects BAM UK & Ireland for Converter Station WorksConstruction Review · Transmission
- National Grid hires BAM for EGL3 converter station worksRenewables Now · Transmission
- BAM named construction partner for Eastern Green Link 3Scottish Construction Now · Transmission
- Bam scoops another EGL3 converter station jobConstruction News · Transmission
- BAM bags both ends of EGL3 power superhighwayConstruction Enquirer · Transmission
- Bam appointed to deliver converter station for UK’s largest ever electricity transmission projectNew Civil Engineer · Transmission
- SSEN Transmission breaks ground on Lewis Hub electricity projectPower Technology · Transmission
- BAM UK & Ireland appointed as construction partner for Eastern Green Link 3Royal BAM Group | · Transmission
- Eastern Green Link 3 reaches major milestone with appointment of construction partnertheenergyst.com · Transmission
General 20
- Great Britain Spent £3.1 Billion Balancing Its Power Grid in 2025/26www.tokenpost.com
- The Balancing Act (Part 3: Projections)National Energy System Operator (NESO)
- The Balancing Act Part 2: OutturnNational Energy System Operator (NESO)
Policy & Government 16
- For cheap power, NESO’s duties must be ‘updated’ to focus on system costUtility Week · Policy & Government
- Clean Power 2030 a 'stretch' says FahnbullehEnergy Voice · Policy & Government
- Global clean electricity to cut bills and boost energy securityGOV.UK (DESNZ) · Policy & Government
- Minister refuses to say if UK will hit 2030 clean energy targetThe Times · Policy & Government
- WATCH: Energy Secretary Officially Ditches ‘Clean Power 2030’ PledgeGuido Fawkes · Policy & Government
- Black sky event guidance explains who can sign up for priority support in a power cutTyla · Policy & Government
- What families in UK should do in case of ‘black sky event’ as Brits across UK warnedTyla · Policy & Government
- Expert explains what would actually happen if UK power cuts out in 'black sky event'LADbible · Policy & Government
- Six pathways, one decision, it’s time to move on the SSEPUtility Week · Policy & Government
- US to test emergency broadcast system next week as UK unveils 'black sky event' planLADbible · Policy & Government
- UK Budget grid measures: programme risk notes for project engineersGeomechanics.io · Policy & Government
- Energy bill promises to ‘streamline’ electrical infrastructure consents and force renewable operators to provide community benefitsPlanning Resource · Policy & Government
- Warning issued that Budget may leave grid connection delays unresolvedNew Civil Engineer · Policy & Government
- Clarity needed over need for backup generation from gas beyond 2030Utility Week · Policy & Government
- Energy security hinges on flexible power, stronger grids and defenceEDP24 · Policy & Government
- Northern Ireland’s energy ambitions need a grid that deliversThe Irish News · Policy & Government
Network Investment & Projects 12
- £550m Humber Pylon Project Enters Planning Scrutiny, but Approval Still Pendingfish4news.co.uk · Network Investment & Projects
- Siemens Energy selected for Berwick substationshttps://megaproject.com/ · Network Investment & Projects
- SSEN opens Lewis Hub £1 million community benefit fundHebrides News · Network Investment & Projects
- Marine license granted for one of UK’s largest power projectsOffshore Energy · Network Investment & Projects
- 15km Loch Lomond and Loch Long power line upgrade reaches major milestoneHelensburgh Advertiser · Network Investment & Projects
- Transport + Energy Forum: Surging electricity demand puts planning and grid capacity in focusTransport + Energy · Network Investment & Projects
- Electricity network innovation saves £263m on transformationEnergy Live News · Network Investment & Projects
- Lewis Hub begins electrical interconnection works in ScotlandInspenet · Network Investment & Projects
- SSEN invites input from Lairg and Rogart residents into its new £1.62 million South Loch Shin Local FundNorthern Times · Network Investment & Projects
- Contractors named on National Grid specialist civils frameworkNew Civil Engineer · Network Investment & Projects
- Trant Secures Nine Lots on £600M National Grid Substation FrameworkConstruction UK Magazine · Network Investment & Projects
- SSE approaches £8bn grid milestone as it backs COP31’s electrification pledgeSSE · Network Investment & Projects
Distribution & DSO 10
- 'Be prepared' - Northern Powergrid's advice for South Tyneside residents this winterShields Gazette · Distribution & DSO
- Power back on is part of Shotton and Aston hit by Friday evening outageDeeside.com · Distribution & DSO
- Power cut hits 227 customers in Southend’s Kursaal area due to 'equipment fault'Southend Echo · Distribution & DSO
- Power cut hits homes near Whitchurch as engineers work to restore electricityWhitchurch Herald · Distribution & DSO
- Caithness community endures 24-hour power cutJohn O'Groat Journal · Distribution & DSO
- Power cut near Billingshurt due to safety concern on electricity networkSussexWorld · Distribution & DSO
- Houses in Buckinghamshire remain without electricity following huge power cutBucks Free Press · Distribution & DSO
- Hundreds affected by power cut in HarrowHarrow Online · Distribution & DSO
- Road outside primary school remains CLOSED after crash brought down power cablesSouthend Echo · Distribution & DSO
- Third-party 'damages' power network sparking mass outage in 750 homesSwindon Advertiser · Distribution & DSO
Regulation & Price Controls 7
- EV rapid charging costs could exceed £1 per kWh in 2027Motoring Research · Regulation & Price Controls
- Notice of Determination to Grant Licence (Dogger Bank A) under regulation 28(2)Ofgem · Regulation & Price Controls
- EV charging costs could hit £1 per kWh in 2027 due to ‘flawed’ Ofgem policyFleet World · Regulation & Price Controls
- EV charging will hit £1/kWh in 2027 due to ‘grid tax’, warns reportEV Powered · Regulation & Price Controls
- P520 Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) proposed changesOfgem · Regulation & Price Controls
- PM0158 Changes to TNUoS timing protocolsOfgem · Regulation & Price Controls
Flexibility & Demand Response 5
- UK pays wind farms to switch off. Crypto advocates say bitcoin miners can fix it.CoinDesk · Flexibility & Demand Response
- Octopus to pay UK businesses to ease off power at peak timesEnlit World · Flexibility & Demand Response
- Octopus offers to pay UK businesses to ease power usage at peak timesNewswav · Flexibility & Demand Response
- Industry calls for optimised DERs to unlock flexibilityEnlit World · Flexibility & Demand Response
- How National Grid is using flexibility as a resilience tool in stormsUtility Week · Flexibility & Demand Response
Generation & Renewables 5
- Springwell Solar Farm: UK’s Largest Approved PV Project Wins Legal Battle. What’s Next?Construction Review · Generation & Renewables
- Rejection of 850MW Blenheim Palace solar farm plan ‘regrettable’Utility Week · Generation & Renewables
- UK government refuses 840MW Botley West Solar Farm in first-ever solar NSIP noSolar Power Portal · Generation & Renewables
- Nuclear sector says more reactors needed after Neso requested increased electricity grid capacityNew Civil Engineer · Generation & Renewables
- SSE Secures Grid Connection Consent for Third Phase of 4.1 GW Berwick BankOffshore Wind · Generation & Renewables
Grid Connections 5
- The UK’s data centre ambitions are colliding with realityRaconteur · Grid Connections
- Aurora Utilities raises £100m to accelerate flexible grid connection driveBusinessGreen · Grid Connections
- CETA System Monitors Strategic UK Grid ConnectionsTechnology Org · Grid Connections
- SSE secures grid connection consent for third phase of 4.1 GW offshore wind projectOffshore Energy · Grid Connections
- Renewable energy outgrows the UK grid report warnsTGS | 4C Offshore · Grid Connections
Industry Moves 2
- UK grid operator Aurora Utilities secures GBP-100m equity boostRenewables Now · Industry Moves
- Aurora Utilities raises £100M to expand UK grid connectionsDealroom · Industry Moves