National Grid Launches Little Horsted Substation; NextEra Expands Renewable Capacity
National Grid has activated the Little Horsted substation, enhancing the UK transmission network by 0.5GW, supporting 480,000 homes. This project aligns with a £2.7bn investment strategy for the South East, responding to increasing electricity demand.
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The Little Horsted substation, operational now, boosts the UK's capacity by approximately 0.5GW, enabling energy supply for 480,000 homes. This development is part of National Grid's £2.7bn investment plan for the South East from 2026 to 2031, following a record installation of 2.4GW in 2025.
In the U.S., NextEra added a record 4GW of renewables and storage capacity in Q1 2026, with a backlog now totaling around 33GW. However, over US$90 billion worth of projects face low likelihood of proceeding as planned due to permitting delays. The contrasting trends between the UK and U.S. highlight different market dynamics and regulatory challenges.
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