Thursday 3 October
14.00-15.30
The UK has set out clear ambitions for a net zero energy system. Critical to this challenge is ensuring that new generation and low carbon technology can connect to the grid quickly and easily, and at the capacity and volume needed to meet net zero.
In response to this challenge, Regen and the Electricity Storage Network (ESN) have set up a working group for members which provides an opportunity to discuss issues impacting access to the electricity grid, engaging closely with the network operators.
This next session will focus on the end-to-end review of the connections process that is currently being undertaken by Ofgem and we will hear directly from Alasdair MacMillan, Policy Lead – Electricity Connections at Ofgem. This review is predominantly to identify any issues with the current system and enable customers and other stakeholders the opportunity to feed into it while there are several adjustments being made to the existing framework. Particular areas of interest include better visibility of data, consistent standards of service throughout the connections timeline and coordination and planning of the network.
If you are a member of Regen or the ESN and would like to find out more about this working group, please contact Frank (fhodgson@regen.co.uk).
If you are not a member but are interested in finding out more about membership and access to these events, please find more information here and contact Hannah (hstanley@regen.co.uk) to discuss.
