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The electricity grid is at the centre of the energy transition, and our journey to net zero by 2050. Join us for an exciting ride!

SCR: Connection Cost & Charging Reform (1st April 23)

From the 1st of April 2023, grid connection regulation has changed significantly. On the whole, the headline is very positive in that demand connections no longer pay for reinforcement costs, subject to some exceptions. However the exceptions are more complicated than you might think.  Whilst commercial feasibility should increase for many projects. more projects are also...
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Transmission Capacity Crunch – Renewables & Battery Storage: Part 1

With all new #Renewable and #BatteryStorage projects in GB being quoted connection dates of 2028-2038 and beyond due to Transmission Capacity Issues, Brian and David delve into the challenges driving this. One episode wouldn’t cut it as this is probably the biggest topic in Renewable or BESS Development right now, so we’ll be stepping through...
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Energy Cloud: Solving Fuel Poverty With Surplus Renewable Power

​Brian Moorhead from eSmart Networks interviews Derek Roddy from Energy Cloud on how they started their not-for-profit company, the journey so far, potential future uses of the technology and growth plans for the UK. £10M’s of green clean electricity is regularly being dumped on the Ireland Electricity System whilst people struggle to heat their homes....
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Harmonics And Its Relevance To Ev Charging

Explained: What are Harmonics and what is Harmonic Distortion, why do we have to consider them and how do they impact on your project and EV Charging? Whether you’re considering a Renewable Energy Generation project or large-scale EV charging hub, on this episode you’ll be introduced to Harmonics and how it can impact your project....
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Voltage Levels Explained

Voltage Levels Explained Explained: What are the UK voltage levels, why do we have them and most importantly,how do they impact your project? Whether you’re considering an EV, Industrial Electrification, Renewable or Battery Storage project, on this episode you’ll learn some “rules of thumb” for how voltages could impact your budget, your programme, and even...
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Flexible Connections – Connect to the Grid Cheaper and Faster

On today’s episode, Simon and Brian Moorhead, one of the Grid Connection Managers at eSmart Networks, discuss flexible connections’ arrangements and cover the second half of Ofgem’s Access and Forward-Looking Charges Significant Code Review (SCR), released in May 2022. HIGHLIGHTS ●  Generation connections ●    Inconsistency in flexible connections across DNO’s ●  Moving risk from developers to DNO’s ●  Three...
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Network Capacity Explained

In this episode Simon talks to experts Brian Morehead (Senior Grid Connection Manager) and David McDonald (Technical Director) from eSmart Networks about network capacity, what it means and how to find out where it is so you can connect to the grid quicker. HIGHLIGHTS ● What do we mean by capacity? ● Thermal capacity ●...
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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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