National Grid expands university partnerships to drive innovation

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has strengthened its links with leading universities to help build a cleaner, more resilient electricity network and support the UK’s transition to net zero.The company has formed innovation partnerships with ten academic institutions for the 2026-2031 RIIO-T3 price control period. The collaborations will bring specialist research and expertise into projects focused on developing practical solutions for the future energy system.The initiative