Understanding the Grid – 26th October 2026, Hatherleigh

Join our independent expert at an informative free seminar to learn how the Grid works here in the South West, and whether a new line of pylons are planned locally from North Tawton to Alverdiscott and why. Monday 26th October 2026. Hatherleigh Community Centre, 11am.

With communities across Devon facing a growing number of proposals for solar farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), larger wind turbines, offshore wind farms and potentially a major AI data centre, questions about our electricity infrastructure are becoming increasingly important.

Is there actually enough local Grid capacity? How does the Grid work in the South West and nationally? Why do so many cables seem to lead to Alverdiscott?  Is a new cable route planned to link Alverdiscott with North Tawton? What will that mean, what would it look like – pylons?

This is a complicated subject, often surrounded by conflicting information, so we’ve invited an independent Devon based expert to help separate fact from fiction.

We will explore how the National Grid works, the capacity available in the South West and what this means for the many energy and infrastructure developments currently being proposed across Devon.  For those who missed our seminar recently in September, this is another opportunity to learn more about this important subject.

If you would like to attend our free seminar, please contact us to book your place by emailing director@cpredevon.org.uk or calling 01392 966737