National Grid has commenced work on a new 275kV substation which will help power a major new electric vehicle (EV) hub at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) in South Tyneside. With its three 100-tonne supergrid transformers and advanced control systems, the Hylton Castle substation will provide a new grid connection for Nissan, AESC UK and Sunderland City Council’s EV36Zero electric vehicle hub at IAMP, which brings together EV manufacture, battery production and a renewable energy microgrid.
National Grid begins work on substation for major EV hub
