National Grid are one of the world’s largest investor-owned utilities, focused on transmission activities in electricity and gas. They play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use – safely, reliably and efficiently.

As system operator (SO) in Britain, they make sure gas and electricity are transported safely and efficiently from where it is produced to where it is consumed. They seek to make sure that supply and demand are balanced in real-time and they facilitate the connection of assets to the transmission system.