Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey 'Behind the Grid' as we lift the curtain on the UK's electricity system. Join our host James Stewart as he ventures into the unknown, exploring how electricity is generated and distributed. From monitoring cables under the sea to maintaining towering pylons, witness the dedication behind our clean energy initiatives.
Get ready to dive deeper into the UK's electricity system with Episode 2, 'From Shore to Substation.' This episode takes you inside the National Grid’s Electricity Transmission network, highlighting the critical roles of our overhead lines teams and helicopter unit. Meet Ash Turner, Head of Substations and Cables for the North West, as he shares his experiences at 'Electric Mountain' aka Dinorwig, and showcases the dedication of our substation teams. Celebrate the 40-year anniversary of Dinorwig and discover the incredible work that keeps our electricity flowing smoothly. The Dinorwig Power Station, known locally as Electric Mountain, or Mynydd Gwefru, is a pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme, near Dinorwig, Llanberis in Snowdonia national park in Gwynedd, north Wales. The site is owned and managed by ENGIE and helps to provide green energy to the UK. Explore the unseen world of our transmission infrastructure and the passionate people who keep it running.
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