UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator (UKPN DSO) has launched a new scheme to allow almost 1GW of new power generation projects to receive fast-track connection to the UK grid.
A total of 25 projects, including a 98MW solar farm in the east of England and a 100MW combined storage and solar site in the south-east, are set to connect to the grid as soon as they are built.
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Previously, developers were told they may have to wait a decade or more to connect to the grid due to major constraints in the UK’s transmission and distribution systems. According to a UKPN DSO press release, this scheme was made possible thanks to a new process led by UK Power Networks “which leverages the insights and data developed through its Distributed Energy Resource Management platform to safely connect more generation to the network”.
Sotiris Georgiopoulos, director of UKPN DSO, said: “We are taking real, tangible action to help our customers overcome the long-term challenges on the national transmission system, an approach that is ultimately going to get more green energy into more people’s homes and businesses. This is just another step on our journey, and it is only by cooperation and collaboration that we are able to make such important strides towards achieving net zero.”
“Working closely with UK Power Networks, we have been able to bring forward a solar PV project’s connection date by four years, which will significantly contribute to the UK’s progress towards net zero and energy security, whilst also driving down the cost of electricity for both domestic and industrial consumers,” said Giles Frampton, director at Evolution Power, a UK-based solar provider.
“UK Power Networks’ proactive engagement with developers is making a real difference to schemes that are ready to deliver low-carbon, low cost, sustainable green energy for the benefit of all.”
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