National Grid plc announced a partnership with GridCARE to speed the deployment of power for artificial‑intelligence infrastructure, targeting large‑load customers such as data‑center developers who need rapid, cost‑effective grid connections.
GridCARE, founded in 2024 by Ram Rajagopal, Arun Majumdar and Liang Min, is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company raised $13.5 million in seed funding from investors including Temasek and Xora Innovation, and its AI‑driven platform identifies underutilized grid capacity to streamline permitting, engineering and construction for high‑capacity connections.
Under the collaboration, GridCARE’s technology will be integrated with National Grid’s transmission and distribution assets, enabling connection times to drop from the typical 3‑7 years to a few months. The partnership directly addresses the bottleneck that has delayed the rollout of AI‑driven data centers and reduces the cost of bringing new load onto the grid.
The deal fits within National Grid’s broader strategy, driven by its venture arm National Grid Partners, to invest in and collaborate with companies that accelerate the future of energy. It also supports the company’s goal of expanding grid capacity in line with the UK’s target of 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and the rapid growth of U.S. data‑center demand, which is outpacing existing grid capacity in many regions.
By unlocking underutilized capacity and shortening connection timelines, the partnership positions National Grid to capture new load growth, improve grid utilization, and strengthen its competitive position in the emerging AI‑driven energy market. The collaboration is a significant operational milestone that enhances the company’s ability to meet both renewable energy and high‑load data‑center demands.
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