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What is National Grid? | What does National Grid do?
We’re the largest electricity transmission and distribution business in the UK, delivering electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and communities we serve, while working towards a cleaner, greener energy future 💡🏡
We play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, through our regulated utility businesses in the UK and US; with principal operations in electricity transmission and distribution, as well as National Grid Ventures.
We also understand our responsibilities for future generations, so we’re shaping the energy systems that we’ll need in years to come. We’re working closely with customers, partners and communities to develop solutions to the very real challenges we all face as we make the transition to decarbonised, decentralised, s...
published: 15 Sep 2022
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Power Stations & The National Grid | Electricity | Physics | FuseSchool
The flick of a switch, that’s how easy it is to get electricity, right?
If you’re one of the lucky ones, then yes.
But in 2017 there are still over 1 billion people who do not have access to electricity.
In this video we will discuss how electricity is generated and transferred to our homes, for those of us fortunate enough to have it.
There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated or made.
How many can you think of?
Solar panels, Wind turbines, Biomass, hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil fuels And then there is also geothermal energy, tidal power and wave power as well.
Except for burning fossil fuels and nuclear, the rest are renewable sources of energy.
Currently about 80% of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels.
First, we’re going to have a look at burning f...
published: 09 Oct 2018
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How Does the Power Grid Work?
The modern world depends on electricity. It’s a crucial resource, especially in urban areas, but electricity can’t be created, stored, and provided at a later time. The instant it’s produced, it’s used no matter how far apart the producer is from the user. And the infrastructure that makes all this possible is one of humanity’s most important and fascinating engineering achievements: the power grid.
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Writing/Editing/Production: Grady Hillhouse
Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U
This video is sponsored by NordVPN.
published: 25 Jun 2019
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Explaining how the national grid works
In the UK there are over 4,474 miles of overhead electricity lines providing power to Britain's homes. Using a model I demonstrate how the National grid works.
National Grid Web site https://www.nationalgridet.com/
The Power station generates AC electricity. If this low voltage is put over the grid much of the energy is lost, but if the electricity is converted by a step-up transformer then sent across the grid and then put into a step-down transformer then little electricity is wasted.
This is based on a kit by Irwin Science Education
https://www.irwinscienceeducation.com/search/products?keywords=national+grid
And using Hornby Pylons to improve the look.
We purchased this product and use it in our teaching.
Philip M Russell Ltd
Web: http://www.hemelprivatetuition.co.uk
published: 08 Mar 2019
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GCSE Physics - National Grid #20
This video covers:
- How electricity is formed and send across the country
- Why we need to a low current and high voltage for electricity transmission
- What step-up and step-down transformers do
General info:
- Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses
- Suitable for higher and foundation tiers
- Suitable for triple and combined science
Exam board specific info:
AQA - Everything is relevant to your course!
IGCSE Edexcel - Everything is relevant to your course!
Edexcel - Everything is relevant to your course!
OCR 21st Century - Everything is relevant to your course!
OCR Gateway - Everything is relevant to your course!
published: 19 Sep 2019
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Power, Politics and Pragmatism: The British National Grid
Want to know more about these tunnels? Go watch Geoff Marshall's video over at Londonist! https://youtu.be/qSzxTgDq3hM -- and thanks to the National Grid for letting me film down in the London Power Tunnels: this isn't a sponsored video, although they did go out of their way to show Geoff and me around! http://londonpowertunnels.co.uk - http://nationalgrid.com
Back in the 1920s, electricity was generated by hundreds of small companies in towns and cities across the country. They were all different and mostly incompatible: London alone had 24 voltages and 10 frequencies. How did we get from there to the billion-pound tunnel projects of today?
I'm at http://tomscott.com/
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tomscott
on Facebook at http://facebook.com/tomscott
and on Instagram at tomscottgo
published: 15 Feb 2016
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What are interconnectors?
Interconnectors are huge, high-voltage cables that allow us to share renewable energy with neighbouring countries. When we’re producing excess energy, we can share it with our neighbours via interconnectors – and when we need more energy, we can import it from them.
Find out why interconnectors are becoming such an important part of our energy system, how they’re developing to share even more energy in the future and why they’re already playing a big part in helping us reach net zero carbon emissions.
🎓 Learn more about our interconnectors: https://natgrid.com/ourinterconnectors
published: 11 Jul 2022
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The Electrical Grid and Electricity Supply | A Simple Explanation
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published: 10 Apr 2020
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Texas faces tough choices on electric grid interconnection
ERCOT discussed the economic and reliability implications of connecting Texas' electric grid to the national network, amid debates on federal oversight and historical power outages, with two proposals for privately funded grid interconnections presented.
Story: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/ercot-board-hears-pros-cons-of-connecting-to-other-electric-grids#
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published: 28 Feb 2024
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UK powercut explained: National Grid admits ‘lessons to learn’ after blackout
The National Grid has promised to 'learn lessons' from yesterday's power cut, which brought transport chaos to much of the country, and almost a million customers were left without power. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
The regulators have ordered an “urgent detailed report” into what happened when two generators went down almost simultaneously.
Network Rail has apologised to stranded passengers, some of whom were stuck on trains for more than eight hours.
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published: 10 Aug 2019
2:06
What is National Grid? | What does National Grid do?
We’re the largest electricity transmission and distribution business in the UK, delivering electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and com...
We’re the largest electricity transmission and distribution business in the UK, delivering electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and communities we serve, while working towards a cleaner, greener energy future 💡🏡
We play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, through our regulated utility businesses in the UK and US; with principal operations in electricity transmission and distribution, as well as National Grid Ventures.
We also understand our responsibilities for future generations, so we’re shaping the energy systems that we’ll need in years to come. We’re working closely with customers, partners and communities to develop solutions to the very real challenges we all face as we make the transition to decarbonised, decentralised, smart energy systems.
To find out more information please visit: https://www.nationalgrid.com/group/about
https://wn.com/What_Is_National_Grid_|_What_Does_National_Grid_Do
We’re the largest electricity transmission and distribution business in the UK, delivering electricity safely, reliably and efficiently to the customers and communities we serve, while working towards a cleaner, greener energy future 💡🏡
We play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, through our regulated utility businesses in the UK and US; with principal operations in electricity transmission and distribution, as well as National Grid Ventures.
We also understand our responsibilities for future generations, so we’re shaping the energy systems that we’ll need in years to come. We’re working closely with customers, partners and communities to develop solutions to the very real challenges we all face as we make the transition to decarbonised, decentralised, smart energy systems.
To find out more information please visit: https://www.nationalgrid.com/group/about
- published: 15 Sep 2022
- views: 28677
3:36
Power Stations & The National Grid | Electricity | Physics | FuseSchool
The flick of a switch, that’s how easy it is to get electricity, right?
If you’re one of the lucky ones, then yes.
But in 2017 there are still over 1 billion pe...
The flick of a switch, that’s how easy it is to get electricity, right?
If you’re one of the lucky ones, then yes.
But in 2017 there are still over 1 billion people who do not have access to electricity.
In this video we will discuss how electricity is generated and transferred to our homes, for those of us fortunate enough to have it.
There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated or made.
How many can you think of?
Solar panels, Wind turbines, Biomass, hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil fuels And then there is also geothermal energy, tidal power and wave power as well.
Except for burning fossil fuels and nuclear, the rest are renewable sources of energy.
Currently about 80% of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels.
First, we’re going to have a look at burning fossil fuels in power stations, to generate energy.
And then we’ll look at the national grid - which is relevant for both non-renewable and renewable energies.
Fossil fuels in power stations.
Most power stations use coal as an energy source, and they work in the following way.
Coal is burned in a power station.
The heat produced as the coal burns is used to heat water.
The water boils and turns into steam.
This steam is used to turn the blades of a turbine.
A turbine looks like a fan or a wind turbine.
The turbine turns a generator.
Inside, wires turn within magnets to generate electricity.
So that was a fossil fuel power station.
These next steps are for energy generated from any source - whether it’s fossil fuels or renewable like wind-powered substations or biomass fuelled.
The electricity, whether renewable or not, is passed through transformers and wires, within the national grid, that carries it to our homes.
So, what exactly is the National Grid?
The National Grid is a system of cables and transformers linking power stations to consumers.
Have you ever felt an electrical wire and noticed it gets hot?
This is because some energy travelling through the wire is lost as heat. In order to lose as little energy as possible, transformers are used.
When the electricity leaves the power station it passes through a step-up transformer. Power station @ 25,000 V
A step-up transformer increases the voltage and reduces the current. National grid cables @ 275,000 V
Reducing the current makes the transfer of electricity more efficient, as less energy is lost as heat.
Before the electricity gets to our homes, the voltage needs to be reduced back down to a safe level. The electricity therefore passes through a step down transformer. Household @ 230 V
So, now you know how electricity is generated and sent to our homes, it’s not quite as simple as flicking a switch. Quite a lot of infrastructure is needed.
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The flick of a switch, that’s how easy it is to get electricity, right?
If you’re one of the lucky ones, then yes.
But in 2017 there are still over 1 billion people who do not have access to electricity.
In this video we will discuss how electricity is generated and transferred to our homes, for those of us fortunate enough to have it.
There are a variety of ways in which electricity is generated or made.
How many can you think of?
Solar panels, Wind turbines, Biomass, hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil fuels And then there is also geothermal energy, tidal power and wave power as well.
Except for burning fossil fuels and nuclear, the rest are renewable sources of energy.
Currently about 80% of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels.
First, we’re going to have a look at burning fossil fuels in power stations, to generate energy.
And then we’ll look at the national grid - which is relevant for both non-renewable and renewable energies.
Fossil fuels in power stations.
Most power stations use coal as an energy source, and they work in the following way.
Coal is burned in a power station.
The heat produced as the coal burns is used to heat water.
The water boils and turns into steam.
This steam is used to turn the blades of a turbine.
A turbine looks like a fan or a wind turbine.
The turbine turns a generator.
Inside, wires turn within magnets to generate electricity.
So that was a fossil fuel power station.
These next steps are for energy generated from any source - whether it’s fossil fuels or renewable like wind-powered substations or biomass fuelled.
The electricity, whether renewable or not, is passed through transformers and wires, within the national grid, that carries it to our homes.
So, what exactly is the National Grid?
The National Grid is a system of cables and transformers linking power stations to consumers.
Have you ever felt an electrical wire and noticed it gets hot?
This is because some energy travelling through the wire is lost as heat. In order to lose as little energy as possible, transformers are used.
When the electricity leaves the power station it passes through a step-up transformer. Power station @ 25,000 V
A step-up transformer increases the voltage and reduces the current. National grid cables @ 275,000 V
Reducing the current makes the transfer of electricity more efficient, as less energy is lost as heat.
Before the electricity gets to our homes, the voltage needs to be reduced back down to a safe level. The electricity therefore passes through a step down transformer. Household @ 230 V
So, now you know how electricity is generated and sent to our homes, it’s not quite as simple as flicking a switch. Quite a lot of infrastructure is needed.
SUBSCRIBE to the FuseSchool YouTube channel for many more educational videos. Our teachers and animators come together to make fun & easy-to-understand videos in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths & ICT.
VISIT us at www.fuseschool.org, where all of our videos are carefully organised into topics and specific orders, and to see what else we have on offer. Comment, like and share with other learners. You can both ask and answer questions, and teachers will get back to you.
These videos can be used in a flipped classroom model or as a revision aid.
Find all of our Chemistry videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRnpKjHpFyg&list=PLW0gavSzhMlReKGMVfUt6YuNQsO0bqSMV
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- published: 09 Oct 2018
- views: 239308
10:25
How Does the Power Grid Work?
The modern world depends on electricity. It’s a crucial resource, especially in urban areas, but electricity can’t be created, stored, and provided at a later t...
The modern world depends on electricity. It’s a crucial resource, especially in urban areas, but electricity can’t be created, stored, and provided at a later time. The instant it’s produced, it’s used no matter how far apart the producer is from the user. And the infrastructure that makes all this possible is one of humanity’s most important and fascinating engineering achievements: the power grid.
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-Website: http://practical.engineering
Writing/Editing/Production: Grady Hillhouse
Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U
This video is sponsored by NordVPN.
https://wn.com/How_Does_The_Power_Grid_Work
The modern world depends on electricity. It’s a crucial resource, especially in urban areas, but electricity can’t be created, stored, and provided at a later time. The instant it’s produced, it’s used no matter how far apart the producer is from the user. And the infrastructure that makes all this possible is one of humanity’s most important and fascinating engineering achievements: the power grid.
-Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering
-Website: http://practical.engineering
Writing/Editing/Production: Grady Hillhouse
Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U
This video is sponsored by NordVPN.
- published: 25 Jun 2019
- views: 1797773
4:37
Explaining how the national grid works
In the UK there are over 4,474 miles of overhead electricity lines providing power to Britain's homes. Using a model I demonstrate how the National grid works....
In the UK there are over 4,474 miles of overhead electricity lines providing power to Britain's homes. Using a model I demonstrate how the National grid works.
National Grid Web site https://www.nationalgridet.com/
The Power station generates AC electricity. If this low voltage is put over the grid much of the energy is lost, but if the electricity is converted by a step-up transformer then sent across the grid and then put into a step-down transformer then little electricity is wasted.
This is based on a kit by Irwin Science Education
https://www.irwinscienceeducation.com/search/products?keywords=national+grid
And using Hornby Pylons to improve the look.
We purchased this product and use it in our teaching.
Philip M Russell Ltd
Web: http://www.hemelprivatetuition.co.uk
https://wn.com/Explaining_How_The_National_Grid_Works
In the UK there are over 4,474 miles of overhead electricity lines providing power to Britain's homes. Using a model I demonstrate how the National grid works.
National Grid Web site https://www.nationalgridet.com/
The Power station generates AC electricity. If this low voltage is put over the grid much of the energy is lost, but if the electricity is converted by a step-up transformer then sent across the grid and then put into a step-down transformer then little electricity is wasted.
This is based on a kit by Irwin Science Education
https://www.irwinscienceeducation.com/search/products?keywords=national+grid
And using Hornby Pylons to improve the look.
We purchased this product and use it in our teaching.
Philip M Russell Ltd
Web: http://www.hemelprivatetuition.co.uk
- published: 08 Mar 2019
- views: 49398
3:22
GCSE Physics - National Grid #20
This video covers:
- How electricity is formed and send across the country
- Why we need to a low current and high voltage for electricity transmission
- What s...
This video covers:
- How electricity is formed and send across the country
- Why we need to a low current and high voltage for electricity transmission
- What step-up and step-down transformers do
General info:
- Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses
- Suitable for higher and foundation tiers
- Suitable for triple and combined science
Exam board specific info:
AQA - Everything is relevant to your course!
IGCSE Edexcel - Everything is relevant to your course!
Edexcel - Everything is relevant to your course!
OCR 21st Century - Everything is relevant to your course!
OCR Gateway - Everything is relevant to your course!
https://wn.com/Gcse_Physics_National_Grid_20
This video covers:
- How electricity is formed and send across the country
- Why we need to a low current and high voltage for electricity transmission
- What step-up and step-down transformers do
General info:
- Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses
- Suitable for higher and foundation tiers
- Suitable for triple and combined science
Exam board specific info:
AQA - Everything is relevant to your course!
IGCSE Edexcel - Everything is relevant to your course!
Edexcel - Everything is relevant to your course!
OCR 21st Century - Everything is relevant to your course!
OCR Gateway - Everything is relevant to your course!
- published: 19 Sep 2019
- views: 152906
3:23
Power, Politics and Pragmatism: The British National Grid
Want to know more about these tunnels? Go watch Geoff Marshall's video over at Londonist! https://youtu.be/qSzxTgDq3hM -- and thanks to the National Grid for le...
Want to know more about these tunnels? Go watch Geoff Marshall's video over at Londonist! https://youtu.be/qSzxTgDq3hM -- and thanks to the National Grid for letting me film down in the London Power Tunnels: this isn't a sponsored video, although they did go out of their way to show Geoff and me around! http://londonpowertunnels.co.uk - http://nationalgrid.com
Back in the 1920s, electricity was generated by hundreds of small companies in towns and cities across the country. They were all different and mostly incompatible: London alone had 24 voltages and 10 frequencies. How did we get from there to the billion-pound tunnel projects of today?
I'm at http://tomscott.com/
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tomscott
on Facebook at http://facebook.com/tomscott
and on Instagram at tomscottgo
https://wn.com/Power,_Politics_And_Pragmatism_The_British_National_Grid
Want to know more about these tunnels? Go watch Geoff Marshall's video over at Londonist! https://youtu.be/qSzxTgDq3hM -- and thanks to the National Grid for letting me film down in the London Power Tunnels: this isn't a sponsored video, although they did go out of their way to show Geoff and me around! http://londonpowertunnels.co.uk - http://nationalgrid.com
Back in the 1920s, electricity was generated by hundreds of small companies in towns and cities across the country. They were all different and mostly incompatible: London alone had 24 voltages and 10 frequencies. How did we get from there to the billion-pound tunnel projects of today?
I'm at http://tomscott.com/
on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tomscott
on Facebook at http://facebook.com/tomscott
and on Instagram at tomscottgo
- published: 15 Feb 2016
- views: 805244
2:24
What are interconnectors?
Interconnectors are huge, high-voltage cables that allow us to share renewable energy with neighbouring countries. When we’re producing excess energy, we can sh...
Interconnectors are huge, high-voltage cables that allow us to share renewable energy with neighbouring countries. When we’re producing excess energy, we can share it with our neighbours via interconnectors – and when we need more energy, we can import it from them.
Find out why interconnectors are becoming such an important part of our energy system, how they’re developing to share even more energy in the future and why they’re already playing a big part in helping us reach net zero carbon emissions.
🎓 Learn more about our interconnectors: https://natgrid.com/ourinterconnectors
https://wn.com/What_Are_Interconnectors
Interconnectors are huge, high-voltage cables that allow us to share renewable energy with neighbouring countries. When we’re producing excess energy, we can share it with our neighbours via interconnectors – and when we need more energy, we can import it from them.
Find out why interconnectors are becoming such an important part of our energy system, how they’re developing to share even more energy in the future and why they’re already playing a big part in helping us reach net zero carbon emissions.
🎓 Learn more about our interconnectors: https://natgrid.com/ourinterconnectors
- published: 11 Jul 2022
- views: 5410
18:48
The Electrical Grid and Electricity Supply | A Simple Explanation
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Learn how the power grid works and how electricity is delivered to your home! Learn all of an electrical grid’s main components, design features, and how it works! Essential knowledge for anyone working in the electrical engineering or power engineering industries!
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▶️How Electrical Grids Work
Electrical power is predominantly generated in power stations although smaller generation sites now exist (solar panel installations etc.). More than 95% of the world’s electrical power is generated from turbines. Turbines act as prime movers and cause rotors within generators to rotate.
Once electrical power has been generated, it is distributed through a series of conductors (think of copper or aluminium cables) to an electrical transformer.
Electrical transformers increase voltage and consequently reduce the current (Ohms law), but the power remains roughly the same. It is necessary to increase the voltage to reduce power losses (P=I^2R), but it also allows for the use of smaller conductors to be used. Transformers that increase voltage are referred to as ‘step-up’ transformers.
Conductors then feed from the transformer to a series of transmission towers (electrical pylons). Power reaches the area where it will be consumed and is reduced in voltage by a step-down transformer (voltage reducing transformer).
The equipment necessary to increase and reduce voltage (transformers, breakers, surge arresters etc.) are housed within structures known as ‘substations’ (normally open air switchyards).
It may be necessary to reduce the voltage several times until it reaches a level that is suitable for consumers (10 kV, 6 kV, 3 kV, 380 V etc.). The voltage required by consumers depends upon how the electrical power is utilised. Industrial plants require 3 phase medium voltage power whilst residential areas require single phase (1 phase) 220 V or 110 V. The power grid is split into generation, transmission and distribution sections.
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▶️How Electrical Grids Work
Electrical power is predominantly generated in power stations although smaller generation sites now exist (solar panel installations etc.). More than 95% of the world’s electrical power is generated from turbines. Turbines act as prime movers and cause rotors within generators to rotate.
Once electrical power has been generated, it is distributed through a series of conductors (think of copper or aluminium cables) to an electrical transformer.
Electrical transformers increase voltage and consequently reduce the current (Ohms law), but the power remains roughly the same. It is necessary to increase the voltage to reduce power losses (P=I^2R), but it also allows for the use of smaller conductors to be used. Transformers that increase voltage are referred to as ‘step-up’ transformers.
Conductors then feed from the transformer to a series of transmission towers (electrical pylons). Power reaches the area where it will be consumed and is reduced in voltage by a step-down transformer (voltage reducing transformer).
The equipment necessary to increase and reduce voltage (transformers, breakers, surge arresters etc.) are housed within structures known as ‘substations’ (normally open air switchyards).
It may be necessary to reduce the voltage several times until it reaches a level that is suitable for consumers (10 kV, 6 kV, 3 kV, 380 V etc.). The voltage required by consumers depends upon how the electrical power is utilised. Industrial plants require 3 phase medium voltage power whilst residential areas require single phase (1 phase) 220 V or 110 V. The power grid is split into generation, transmission and distribution sections.
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Texas faces tough choices on electric grid interconnection
ERCOT discussed the economic and reliability implications of connecting Texas' electric grid to the national network, amid debates on federal oversight and hist...
ERCOT discussed the economic and reliability implications of connecting Texas' electric grid to the national network, amid debates on federal oversight and historical power outages, with two proposals for privately funded grid interconnections presented.
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UK powercut explained: National Grid admits ‘lessons to learn’ after blackout
The National Grid has promised to 'learn lessons' from yesterday's power cut, which brought transport chaos to much of the country, and almost a million custome...
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The regulators have ordered an “urgent detailed report” into what happened when two generators went down almost simultaneously.
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