National Grid’s profit surges to £4.4bn as WPD acquisition boosts company
National Grid’s statutory operating profit was up 82% for the 2021/22 financial year to £4.4 billion, boosted by the acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD).
Molly Lempriere is deputy editor at Solar Media, responsible for its UK-facing publications Solar Power Portal and Current±.
National Grid’s statutory operating profit was up 82% for the 2021/22 financial year to £4.4 billion, boosted by the acquisition of Western Power Distribution (WPD).
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