#43 How did we get here? A review of recent changes to connections policy

At the minute, it’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of Connections Reform. But with the grid connections industry undergoing significant changes in recent years, it’s important to reflect and consider the alterations which have been made. In this episode of our Connectology® podcast, we are joined by Catherine Cleary, Pete Aston and Nikki Pillinger who discuss what these shifts mean for the future of grid connections, setting the scene for 2025 and beyond.

In this episode, the Connectologists® kick off by examining how the connections market has evolved over the years. Catherine draws from her deep expertise to offer insights into the transmission landscape before it was overwhelmed with applications—one of the key drivers of today’s challenges. The discussion also highlights how developers and both distribution customers and employees have had to adapt and learn new policy changes, longer connection times and shifting cost impacts.

Throughout the episode, the Connectologists® discuss several major developments over recent years that have shaped the industry's current landscape, including the Significant Code Review, Transmission Charges, the ESO's 5-step plan, the 2-step offer process, technical limits, and Connections Reform.

To wrap up the episode, the Connectologists® discuss what lies ahead for the industry, such as: strategic spatial energy plans, government intervention, bay allocations and sharing, and Labour’s clean energy plan by 2030, which has been explored further in our recent Connectology® podcast.

Tune in to explore how the industry has adapted and is preparing beyond 2024. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of grid connections and the evolving energy market. 🎙️

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Recorded 04 September 2024

 

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