Episode 20

Connections Reform: Part 1

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 MoorheadMEng MIET Assoc CIPD Is currently lead Grid connections manager at eSmart Networks, heading up their UK wide grid consultancy team.

Brian is a former power academy scholar and has spent his whole career in the power industry across a range of roles focused on connecting renewables, battery storage, EV charging and industrial electrification to the grid. Brian is also a member of the local Northern Ireland IET committee.