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Connections Reform: Part 2

Delve into part 2 of our connections reform recap!Fundamental Connection Reform to change GB’s ‘First come, first serve’ system to ‘First ready, First Connect’ targets implementation from January 2025.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...
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Connections Reform: Part 1

Fundamental Connection Reform to change GB’s ‘First come, first serve’ system to ‘First ready, First Connect’ targets implementation from January 2025. 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...
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Capacity Crunch Update: State of Play in May 2024

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....
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2023 Look Back: Changes In How You get Connected

2023 Grid Connections Reform Review: 2023 could have been one of the busiest years in living memory for reforms around how all types of new development connect to the Grid. In Part 1, Grid Consultancy Director Brian Moorhead and Technical Director David McDonald look back at the key changes announced throughout 2023, along with some highlights on...
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SF6 Transition: Impact and Risks for Project Developers

In this episode, we discuss the transition away from SF6 in switchgear across all voltages and how this might impact grid connections for energy transition projects such as EV charging, Renewables and Industrial Electrification.  Whilst transitioning away from SF6 is necessary, managing the impact of the transition and its impact on projects and the wider...
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Behind the Meter Generation & Storage Connections

In this new episode, Brian Moorhead and David McDonald from eSmart Networks get together to discuss the capacity issues facing new renewable connections. With a large chunk of requests and enquiries to assist with ‘Private wire’ or ‘behind the meter’ connections. This episode summarises the potential grid issues with these installs and what you need...
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Connecting Tomorrow’s Homes to Today’s Grid with Triconnex

In this new collaboration episode, Brian Moorhead and David McDonald from eSmart Networks get together with Chris Doré, Business Development Director of both eSmart Networks and sister company TriConnex to discuss the challenges house builders are facing when connecting their schemes to the grid. Get an insight into leading UK multi-utility company TriConnex, what they...
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Meet your host

Brian Moorhead

Brian Moorhead MEng MIET Assoc CIPD is currently Grid Consultancy Director at eSmart Networks, heading up their UK-wide Grid Connection Management Team.

Brian has spent his whole career in the power industry across a range of roles focused on industrial electrification to the grid, connecting renewables, battery storage and EV charging.

His previous roles include Programme Management of Major Connections (11kV to 275kV) focused on Large Energy Users, Renewable and large-scale Battery Storage Projects; management of the DNO-ICP interface, developing grid policy at a nationwide level and client-facing project design & management.

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