EP 21 – Connection Reform Aug 24 Update Part 3

Brian Moorhead, our Grid Consultancy Director, provides an update on the big topic of Connection Reform.

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Episode #22
28th Aug, 2024

EP 21 – Connection Reform Aug 24 Update Part 3

Brian Moorhead, our Grid Consultancy Director, provides an update on the big topic of Connection Reform and where things are at following NGESO’s formal consultation. In this condensed 15-minute episode, we focus on three key areas of concern and what’s now happening regarding the next steps. Spoiler alert – there are some big issues in the current proposals!

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

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.

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