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National Grid wins consent for Birkhill Wood substation expansion linking 4.22 GW of offshore wind

PUBT·06/17/2026 17:05:41
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National Grid wins consent for Birkhill Wood substation expansion linking 4.22 GW of offshore wind
  • National Grid secured planning consent for the Birkhill Wood substation near Creyke Beck to expand Humber-region transmission capacity.
  • The project targets 4.22 GW of new North Sea offshore wind connections, enough to supply more than 4 million homes.
  • Construction of a new 2 km access road has started; substation construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.
  • National Grid plans to invest GBP 8.6 billion in Yorkshire and the North East network over the next five years.
  • Creyke Beck will also be expanded via the Wanlass Beck project to accommodate a further 3.2 GW, including battery storage and offshore wind.


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