Technicians train on live grid for renewables ramp up

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National Grid programme readies linesmen as greater volumes of renewable energy connect to the grid

National Grid has conducted a pilot programme to train technicians to repair live 240kV wires in preparation for the growing volume of renewable energy joining the UK grid. The transmission system...

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