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    Our businesses



Our businesses

What we do

We keep millions plugged into the electricity they need, but that's just one part of our mission.

The other: using our technical skills, innovative thinking, and passion for progress to drive a sustainable transformation for the energy sector — and for society.

In the UK, we ensure that the power we need gets from A to B safely and efficiently. Meanwhile, the National Electricity System Operator works to balance supply and demand across England and Wales.

On an international scale, we’re investing in smart ideas, new technologies and great people that will play a central role in the global transformation towards greener energy.

  • Power our future

    We value all kinds of skills and experience. As long as you’re keen to contribute to a pioneering business that’s building a more secure and sustainable future for energy, you could be an energy expert or brand new to the industry. With demand for energy continuing to soar, and new energy sources constantly coming on stream, progress is vital.

    Join us and you’ll experience high-profile, high-impact projects whether you’re building, maintaining or operating our assets. You might help define and design what our network actually is and does, update and extend our infrastructure, or enable us to better embrace renewable and new nuclear energy sources. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of energy. 

Electricity Transmission

We bring energy to life. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future.
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Gas Transmission

Taking responsibility for the gas transmission network.
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Electricity System Operator

As Great Britain's Electricity System Operator (ESO), we keep the lights on round the clock.
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Electricity Transmission

We own and maintain the high-voltage transmission network, taking electricity generated from windfarms and other power sources and transport it through our network of pylons, overhead lines, cables, and substations.
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Strategic Infrastructure

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure delivers major strategic UK electricity transmission projects, focused on connecting more clean, low-carbon power to England and Wales.
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National Grid Partners

We created National Grid Partners (NGP) to 'disrupt' ourselves and advance the energy systems of tomorrow. We incubate and invest in startups whilst infusing an entrepreneurial culture to create a smarter renewable grid.
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National Grid Ventures

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is at the forefront of the energy transition. We operate across the UK, Europe and US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure.
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Electricity Distribution

Providing the power, managing the electricity distribution network for the Midlands, South West and Wales.
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