13/12/2024
Panel: Accelerating Grid Connections: Bridging DNOs, Developers, and ICPs by 2030
Meeting the UK’s ambitious 2030 energy targets could require doubling the rate of grid connections, highlighting the need for closer coordination between Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), developers, and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs). Complex approval processes and lengthy timelines in the DNO-developer-ICP interface currently impede swift project deployment. Adapting regulatory frameworks to allow for faster, more flexible asset connections will be crucial to bridging these gaps.
This session explores the primary challenges and examines collaborative models and advanced technologies that can streamline connections, align stakeholders, and accelerate progress toward a responsive, future-ready grid infrastructure.
Discussion Points:
What are the key obstacles in the current DNO-developer-ICP interface, and how can we streamline processes for faster grid connections?
How can regulatory and policy frameworks adapt to support more agile and efficient asset connection timelines?
What collaborative models and technologies can help align DNOs, developers, and ICPs to meet 2030 energy targets?