T-pylons: National Grid electrifies first low-carbon pylon project

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The UK's first new pylon design for nearly 100 years was powered up this week, in a landmark moment for the National Grid's Hinkley Connection Project in Somerset.

New T-shaped electricity pylons are now carrying up to 400,000 volts of electricity to homes and businesses between Bridgewater and Loxton, after National Grid this week cut the ribbon on its latest landmark...

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