UK Grid Operator Enables Renewables Producers To Connect New Projects

Developers of new renewable energy projects could be empowered to build their own connections to the grid, as part of a series of reforms unveiled today by National Grid’s electricity system operator (ESO). To help frustrated firms beat the extensive queues for connections, ESO has set out its support for developers to connect project themselves, launching a final consultation on the proposal. This will centre around the code modifications required to enable this, with ESO confirming it is working with Ofgem to see how to rapidly implement…