This is big…it will directly or indirectly impact anyone seeking to connect to the Grid and will significantly change how many projects get connected. In this two-part episode Brian and David walk through what the current proposals are for the new system, what are the big unknowns and what should investors/developers be aware of at this stage.
Links to useful reference materials:
6-page summary doc from ESO: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/document/316446/download
NGESO Connection Reform web page: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/industry-information/connections/connections-reform
Capacity Crunch: State of Play in May podcast (covering why this is needed): https://youtu.be/cH0r8iC3h7Q
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Over 750 young people, with a passion for innovation, took part in Catalyst’s free work experience programme, Generation Innovation, the highest number of participants since the programme was established in 2018.
Running across three locations in Northern Ireland, the programme for 17-18-year-olds empowers, enables and upskills young people for the workplace of tomorrow and giving them a real-world working experience by pairing them with 41 of Northern Ireland’s most exciting businesses such as headline partners EY, Bank of Ireland and AVEVA.
Throughout the four- or five-day programmes in Derry~Londonderry, Belfast and Dungannon, participants worked together to solve a real-life company challenge, develop a solution and pitch the final idea to the company and their peers, allowing for constructive feedback and potential future employment introductions.
eSmart Networks worked with a brilliant team of young people who were presented with a challenge statement on the lack of EV hubs within Northern Ireland and shared their findings with the eSmart Networks team at the end of the week. Our team made it through to the final five and pitched to 500 young people in the GI marquee, ultimately winning the competition!
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We are delighted to join the upcoming Data Centre Dynamics Connect London.
DCD Connect London is the ultimate event in-person event for those who design, build and operate next-generation data centres. Industry experts will share their insights and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping their digital infrastructure ecosystem in Europe and beyond.
Our eSmart Networks team will be on hand to discuss your Data Centre power requirements.
London | 17-18 September 2024
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@esmartnetworks are pleased to announce that we are now a Diamond sponsor of datacentre.me, which includes sponsorship of its summer and autumn networking events, in central London.
Launched in 2011 www.datacentre.me, a highly respected brand within the sector, has grown to become the leading data centre industry networking organisation. It is a trusted source of information for businesses that specialise in the data centre sector – namely operators, manufacturers, distributors and installers.
The web portal hosts an online directory, industry news, case studies, whitepapers, and a wealth of other information. So, for those within the data centre business, it is an excellent platform to meet and collaborate with fellow industry professionals.
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During Volunteers’ Week, and for the past two days our teams have been volunteering at Ferriers Barn, a local day centre for adults with disabilities.
Our teams were tasked with maintaining their lovely gardens which had become overgrown. They planted new flowers, jet-washed the paths, watered the grounds, and removed nettles and overgrown plants. 👨🌾🌳
They also met some of the residents who visited the day centre. Thank you to Ferriers Barn for having us again; we hope to return soon.
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Brian Moorhead & David McDonald talk you through the major changes that are just around the corner for grid connections in the UK.
For anyone with export capacity connections in the queue (connection offer accepted): we strongly recommend starting to do your homework for the recent Distribution and Transmission Networks Operators joint call to action.
All projects are required to provide information on planning status and land rights for all export capacity grid connections (some DNOs have specified >1MW only, we recommend you clarify this if <1MW). Responding on time with the right information could be the difference between having 15 years added to your connection date, or having it accelerated. Export capacity for all accepted offers in the current queue is at risk.
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We are delighted to join the upcoming Datacloud Global Congress on 4-6 June in Cannes, France. Our eSmart Networks Business Development team will be there to discuss your Data Centre power requirements.
Cannes, France | 5-6 June 2024
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Just 1 month to go until UKREiiF Leeds 2024, and we’re thrilled to announce that our eSmart Networks Business Development team will be attending!
Dates: 21 – 23 May 2024
Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
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eSmart Networks was appointed to provide the capability for RATP Dev Transit London to run new electric bus routes from their Edgware Garage.
This required the construction of a bespoke brick-built substation including a 3-panel switchboard for DNO (UKPN) adoption.
Provision of a privately owned 1.5MVA transformer supplying a 2.5kA switch panel distributing power to 19 BYD 80kW AC charging outlets and 2 ABB 180kW DC Fast Chargers along with the installation of supporting infrastructure and containment, installed in the environment of a busy working bus Garage. Retro-fit works of this nature require extensive planning and close interaction with the client and installation team to keep efficiency high and client site disruption low.
Furthermore, our civil design, electrical design, and operational teams demonstrated their multi-disciplinary talent in overcoming these complex electrical, civil, and practical challenges.
Read the full case study here. Or take a look at our other works via our Case Studies page.
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St George’s Shopping Park is a busy shopping destination in the heart of Leicester. The site is located close to the local community and contains some leading brands in UK retail, including Aldi, Costa and Dreams.
Located at St George’s Shopping Park LE1 1SG, the new 12-bay hub provides shoppers with affordable and reliable EV charging.
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Fantastic work from the eSmart Networks team, as we help to deliver fast, reliable and market-leading infrastructure locations across the UK. Please reach out to enquiries@esmartnetworks.co.uk to talk about your next project.
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