Grid Connection Bottlenecks: The Challenge of the Decade

Synopsis

• Prevalent across almost every global market, what are the key issues compounding securing a grid connection in markets like the UK, Germany or Poland, and most importantly – how are different markets attempting to solve them? 
• How are UK & European network operators dealing with grid connection requests for energy storage projects, and what lessons can we learn? 
• Grid constraints and restrictions in Germany and how Flexible Connection Agreements (FCA’s) could offer a solution  
• Grid code changes and new prioritisation framework for capacity requests in markets such as the Netherlands 
• Will NESO’s connection reform plans be a game-changer in offering only the most viable projects grid connections?