Networks

ESO published its final recommendations for long-term connections reform which will mandate the “first ready, first connected” approach.

Flexibility services play a critical role in using the electricity network more efficiently, delivering a smarter, cleaner and cheaper energy system. A significant amount of work is currently under way on governing and regulating these flexibility markets, most notably the recent Ofgem decision on the future of local energy institutions and governance.

Distribution network operator UKPN has released new data showcasing how much spare capacity is available at each Grid Supply Point.

Iberdrola, the parent company of ScottishPower, has outlined a £12 billion UK investment plan for 2024 to 2028.

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has launched a report to grant developers an anonymised view of generation connection pipelines for specific Grid Supply Points (GSPs).

In episode 7, Net Zero by Current± explores the Autumn Statement, the increase in Contract for Differences administrative strike prices and more!

The UK government and Ofgem jointly published the Grid Connections Action Plan yesterday outlining an overhaul that could cut average connection delays from five years to six months.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a connections action plan to cut grid action delays by 90%, in this year’s Autumn Statement.

Matthew Boulton of EDF Renewables UK discusses grid infrastructure in the UK and the recent IEA grid report in this guest blog.

Following recent funding form the Green Heat Network Fund, Current± sat down with David Lunts, chief executive of Old Park Royal Development Corporation to discuss how surplus energy from data centres can heat thousands of UK homes.