Formerly Western Power Distribution, now National Grid Electricity Distribution - the DNO serving the Midlands, South West, and South Wales, managing electricity distribution infrastructure.
WPD (Western Power Distribution) was acquired by National Grid in 2021 and rebranded as National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). It serves approximately 8 million customers across four licence areas in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales.
The network distributes electricity from the transmission grid to homes and businesses, managing connections, maintenance, and network development.
The company operates across four distribution regions:
For installers in NGED regions:
Key contacts for installers:
Our services are fully operational across all NGED regions:
Whether you're working in the Midlands, South West, or South Wales, we support efficient grid connections and compliance.
Distribution Network Operators own and operate the local electricity distribution networks that deliver power from the national grid to homes and businesses.
G98 is the DNO notification process for small-scale generation systems up to 16A per phase (3.68kW single-phase), allowing 'fit and inform' installation without pre-approval.
G99 is the engineering recommendation governing the connection of generation equipment to distribution networks, requiring DNO approval for systems over 16A per phase.
The MPAN is a 21-digit reference identifying electricity supply points in Great Britain, with a 13-digit core used for billing, switching, and industry communications.
Safe Isolation Provider accreditation enables Metering Equipment Managers to legally de-energise and re-energise electricity supplies without DNO appointments.
UK Power Networks - the Distribution Network Operator serving London, the South East, and East of England, responsible for electricity distribution infrastructure in these regions.