Super Grid Transformer (SGT) has been a hot topic for some time (indeed Roadnight Taylor issued an open letter to Ofgem in 2023) but the issue remains unresolved with progress stalled as the industry focused on delivering Connections Reform. With key aspects of that reform now in place, attention can return to SGT charging — an area that has seen little movement compared to other code modifications already underway.
There’s growing recognition that this gap needs addressing, especially as Ofgem and network operators are beginning to show renewed interest and propose solutions — though often from specific standpoints. As the issue becomes increasingly urgent, Roadnight Taylor hosted a round table of experts from across the energy and development sectors. Representatives from Innova, Octopus Energy Generation, Centrica and Diageo shared their experiences as various types of developers and connectees.
Rather than seeking to define a final solution, the roundtable aimed to generate informed discussion that could support future working groups. Following the session, Kyle Murchie and Pete Aston recorded individual interviews with each participant to explore their specific challenges and proposed solutions.
These conversations have been produced as two podcast episodes:
- this highlights version and
- an extended edition with deeper insights from each participant.
The podcasts discuss the current SGT charging arrangements, their impact on project viability, investment decisions, and decarbonisation goals. They also explore early ideas for reform, such as socialisation of costs, codification, and improved transparency. They aim to drive the conversation forward and build momentum toward establishing a formal working group that can deliver a fair, practical solution for SGT charging.
Recorded 13 May 2025
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