In this episode, Brian & Damian go through step-by-step how NESO plans for this to work, alongside raising some discussion points and issues.
After the Connection Queue is filtered by Gate 2 (see previous episode), the Connections Network Design Methodology (CNDM) sets how the Connection Queue will be re-ordered and sorted to allocate capacity and substation connection points.
In this episode, Brian & Damian run through step-by-step how NESO plans for this to work, alongside raising some discussion points and issues that you may want to raise in your consultation response. If you want to get your head around the CNDM consultation in 20 minutes, this episode is a great way to start.
Links to useful reference materials:
Reform Consultation Timeline: https://esmartnetworks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ongoing-Upcoming-Industry-Consultations-esmart-Networks.png
6-page summary doc from ESO: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/docum…
NGESO Connection Reform web page: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/indus…
Capacity Crunch: State of Play in May podcast (covering why this is needed): https://youtu.be/cH0r8iC3h7Q
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Brian Moorhead MEng MIET Assoc CIPD is Grid Consultancy Director at eSmart Networks, heading up our UK-wide Grid Consultancy 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.
