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Innovation

We are working with innovation partners to adapt to changes in the energy system.

New energy technologies and more renewables mean that we need to operate the grid in new and different ways.

Our strategy outlines innovation opportunities that we want to solve in partnership with you.

Gas SO innovation

Find out more about gas System Operator innovation on the National Grid Gas website.

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Strategy

Our strategy for shaping the future energy system and mega-trends: changing supply and demand patterns, new players and new markets, and challenges to how the grid is operated.

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Projects

Find out more about our portfolio of active innovation projects funded by both the Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) and Network Innovation Competition (NIC).

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News and events

Working with innovation partners to adapt to changes in the energy system. Our strategy outlines innovation opportunities that we want to solve in partnership with you.

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Working with innovation partners to adapt to changes in the energy system. Our strategy outlines innovation opportunities that we want to solve in partnership with you.

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