Britain's energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on

Britain's energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on

Britain's energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems.

Britain's Energy Grid Bets On Flywheels To Keep The Lights On

Britain's energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems.

National Grid submits planning application to upgrade electricity network between Norwich and Tilbury - London Post

National Grid confirms it has submitted an application to the Planning Inspectorate, to build a new electricity transmission network upgrade between Norwich Main substation in Norfolk via Bramford substation in Suffolk and a new Tilbury North substation into Tilbury substation in Essex. The Norwich to Tilbury project will boost electricity capacity across East Anglia, a powerhouse of renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, but a region tha…