Yorkshire grid upgrade project begins construction

National Grid is starting work on the £400 million ($528.7 million) Yorkshire GREEN project, which will upgrade the infrastructure in North Yorkshire.

 


Yorkshire grid upgrade project begins construction

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UK, Yorkshire: National Grid is starting work on the £400 million ($528.7 million) Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement project (Yorkshire GREEN), which will upgrade the infrastructure in North Yorkshire. The project aims to build a new 10 km electricity overhead line with a short section of underground cables, sealing end compounds and two substations.

Morrison Energy Services and Murphy are the contractors who will carry out the works. Enabling works will begin at Overton and Monk Fryston substations, and Tadcaster Tee, Shipton Tee and Moor Monkton. Main construction will start in early 2025. The date of the infrastructure being operational is 2027, and final works and reinstatement should be completed by the end of 2028. The project will help to connect more clean energy and help deliver energy security.

Martin McGready, Project Director at National Grid, said: “We’re delighted Yorkshire GREEN is starting construction, as one of 17 Great Grid Upgrade projects that will update the grid to boost our energy security and help lower energy bills over the long-term. In line with our commitment to achieve carbon neutral construction by 2026, we will ensure that Yorkshire GREEN has the lowest possible carbon footprint upon completion.”

Source: National Grid