Beyond 2030

We produce and use a range of industry consulted credible futures that each decarbonise our energy system differently. These scenarios provide the starting point for our analysis.

We determine the capability needs of the system across each of the scenarios identifying where future bottlenecks might occur on the system.

The TOs propose potential onshore and offshore solutions to resolve network requirements. We can propose further offshore solutions as well as commercial arrangements to meet the needs of the system. All solutions vary in their level of maturity.

We assess all solutions against our four design objectives considering: cost, deliverability, impact on the natural environment and impact on the local community.

We make a final set of high-level network recommendations that balance the design objectives forming the design or blueprint for the future transmissions system. Our scenarios allow us to make robust recommendations against a backdrop of uncertainty.

The energy industry takes forward our recommendations, developing them further by carrying out a detailed design process that includes technology choices, routing and consenting processes, and extensive stakeholder engagement.

Sets out or holistic design considerations for both our onshore and offshore network recommendations in greater details.

Outlines how we have embedded stakeholder engagement into our process and considered the feedback we have received in shaping our recommendations.

Outlines the bespoke analysis we have conducted to determine what volume of future electrical interconnection to other countries could be optimal for Great Britain, as well as neighbouring countries.