The Gate 2 Methodology will govern what a project needs to do in order to be considered for capacity and a 'firm' connection offer.
Part 5 in the Connection Reform mini-series follows Part 4 by delving into the next most important Consultation: Gate 2. The Gate 2 Methodology will govern what a project needs to do to be considered for capacity and a ‘firm’ connection offer.
This is essential listening for project developers, those involved in project land acquisition, and project investors who want to understand key risks to large-scale Data Centres, Solar, Battery, and other types of projects. Gate 2 is the first step in deciding the winners and losers in the connection queue.
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.
