eSmart Networks are experts at connecting you to the grid. As the data centre market in the UK is growing and transforming, the challenge of managing power needs and ensuring sustainability remains a constant concern.
As a market-leading Independent Connection Provider (ICP), eSmart Networks have the in-house expertise and proficiency to help Data Centre Developers connect to the grid in the most cost effective and time efficient way.
One of the key factors in the successful delivery of our projects is the early-stage engagement with our clients. When your grid connection is likely to be the critical path risk to your overall Data Centre projects, don’t leave it to luck, leave it to the experts at eSmart Networks.
Working closely with our specialist Grid Consultancy team, we analyse the network data to secure your capacity, meet your power requirements and advise on electricity supply for both current and future demand.
We then design and construct your grid connection, from developing a concept design, to delivering a detailed project plan that caters to your current and future energy needs.
Data Centres rely on significant infrastructure to support both hardware and software operations.
Our team have the expertise to pinpoint suitable locations for the distribution and transmission of electricity supply, through designing, constructing and commissioning the network infrastructure.
Developers face many challenges as they plan a development from inception, manage the design, engage with relevant stakeholders and see the project through all stages, working with third parties, to completion.
We analyse the DNO Network to secure the most cost-effective point of connection, looking out for any third-party land issues that could put your programme at risk.
A cost-effective solution, ensuring the correct DNO/IDNO grid infrastructure has been designed for your project requirements.
Our inherent understanding of the grid, driven by our expert team of Grid Consultants, complemented by our widely experienced in-house civil and electrical design teams, positions eSmart Networks as an accredited Independent Connections Provider (ICP) capable of delivering the most optimal solution for your critical data centre projects.
A crucial element for the effective execution of our projects involves engaging with our clients at project inception.
Participating in a project from its conceptual design phase enables us to oversee and coordinate utility interactions, leading to a substantial reduction in both design and procurement timeframes.
Our Grid Consultancy team can analyse the local grid to a high degree of detail to identify capacity, constraints or blockers to your project before any cost outlay on the development costs.
By bringing our collective knowledge and experience of networks, we can easily manage the interface with the local grid operator from the first touch point right through the full lifecycle of your project, helping to mitigate any risks associated with the grid connection programme and costs.
As a NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we ensure your project is connected to the grid swiftly and cost-effectively.
Here, you’ll find answers to common questions about what we do and how we do it. Whether you’re new to independent connection grid connections or need some detailed guidance, our FAQs are here to help.
As an Independent Connections Provider (ICP), we help connect a range of projects to the grid. We work closely with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNO) to make sure everything is safe, reliable, and up to UK standards.
Browse this section for answers and tips on your connection needs.
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If you’re looking for a swift grid connection for your renewable projects then look no further. The team were very successful in securing a cost-efficient connection for our battery storage assets, dealing with the DNO directly and outputting a solution that aligned with our sustainability objectives. We hope to deal with eSmart Networks again on our future projects, harnessing the power of renewable energy.
eSmart Networks successfully completed an 11kV installation for us, providing a power supply for new EV charging points. The team designed and built the connection, and we were assigned a dedicated project manager who regularly kept us up to date on the status of our project. Another site up and running thanks to eSmart Networks.
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eSmart Networks facilitated a seamless grid connection for our I&C Project. From the initial consultation to the final connection, the Grid Team understood our specific requirements and tailored solutions to meet our operational needs. Our project is now fully operational, and their support and guidance is still being utilised
