Hinkley Point – Bridgwater Line is a 400kV overhead line with a length of 4.5km from Hinkley Point, Somerset, UK, to Bridgwater, Somerset, UK.
The project, which is currently under construction, is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
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Description
Hinkley Point – Bridgwater Line is an overhead line that will be operated by National Grid. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable.
The development of the Hinkley Point – Bridgwater Line project has been approved by the The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets.
Hinkley Point – Bridgwater Line project development status
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By GlobalDataThe construction works on the Hinkley Point – Bridgwater Line project were commenced in 2019 and commissioning is expected in 2024.
About National Grid
National Grid Plc (National Grid) is an energy utility, which transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution networks; and also serves as transmission owner and system operator. It provides installation and maintenance services to electricity metering and LNG suppliers; develops and operates electricity inter-connectors; and carries out LNG storage activities; and insurance and corporate activities. National Grid operates as an energy monopoly entity regulated by Ofgem. The company has operations in the UK and North Eastern US. National Grid is headquartered in London, Greater London, the UK.
Methodology
All publicly-announced T&D Line & Substation projects included in this analysis are drawn from GlobalData’s Power IC. The information regarding the projects is sourced through secondary information sources such as country specific utility players, company news and reports, statistical organisations, regulatory body, government planning reports and their publications and is further validated through primary from various stakeholders such as power utility companies, consultants, energy associations of respective countries, government bodies and professionals from leading players in the power sector.
