Episode 19

Capacity Crunch Update: State of Play in May 2024

Brian Moorhead & David McDonald talk you through the major changes that are just around the corner for grid connections in the UK.

For anyone with export capacity connections in the queue (connection offer accepted): we strongly recommend starting to do your homework for the recent Distribution and Transmission Networks Operators joint call to action.

All projects are required to provide information on planning status and land rights for all export capacity grid connections (some DNOs have specified >1MW only, we recommend you clarify this if <1MW).

Responding on time with the right information could be the difference between having 15 years added to your connection date, or having it accelerated. Export capacity for all accepted offers in the current queue is at risk.

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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.