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Aligning grid connections to Great Britain’s future requirements
Connections
6 Nov 2024 - 2
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Delivery of a clean power system in 2030 will require an installed generation and storage capacity of around 210-220 GW, and significant levels of new demand connections to the electricity network across transmission, and distribution.
In our Clean Power 2030 report, we consider the reforms required to the connections processes (both for queue management and wider network related reforms) to deliver the right technology, in the right location at the right time.
Great Britain’s Connections Reform
We’ve published a consultation on our plans to reform the connections process, reducing and reordering the queue by prioritising ready projects as well as aligning to locational, and technology needs for the future energy system. This marks a shift from the current ‘first come, first served’ approach and is a critical step identified in the Clean Power 2030 report.
We’re proposing to align the reformed connections process with strategic energy plans. Initially the process will align to the Government’s plan for clean power by 2030 and then the first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) to ensure everyone has access to reliable, clean and affordable energy in 2030.
The scope of our connections reform proposals includes all projects connecting at transmission level and any generation or storage projects connecting to the distribution networks that impact upon the transmission system.
Consideration will also be given to the treatment of demand connections with regards to the queue processes and the interaction with the generation connections.
How to get involved
Provide your feedback by completing this Connections Reform Consultation Response Form by 2 December at 5pm.
Alternatively, download the Connections Reform: Consultation Response Proforma and email the completed form to us here.
Want to learn more?
Watch a recording of our Connections Reform Methodologies Deep Dive webinar to find out more about the consultation. You'll see an overview of our designs, our impact assessment, and a deep dive into the methodology’s.
