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Britain is tightening demand-side grid access as applications surge sharply. The consultation would remove speculative projects from the queue while giving data centres, industry, and EV infrastructure a faster route to connection.
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Nexans has tested subsea HVDC cable technology at 3,000 metres. The trial validated a 525kV mass-impregnated cable and joint for ultra-deep routes, with electrical testing run 30% above typical industry standards.
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A London trial showed AI can modulate data centre loads. National Grid now sees a path for hyperscale facilities to act as controllable demand, cutting peak strain and accelerating new connections without interrupting critical compute workloads.