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 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/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 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.
