National Grid move forward 19 energy storage projects for grid connection
On November the 6th, National Grid Electricity Transmission announced plans to streamline 10GW of battery energy storage (BESS) capacity that is currently waiting for a grid connection.
19 battery energy storage system projects, equating to 10GW, will be offered dates to plug into the grid four years earlier than planned.
National Grid explained that forwarding these projects is a part of a new approach that will remove the need for non-essential engineering work prior to connecting energy storage systems to the grid.
“We’re committed to speeding up connections and creating a ‘fit for the future’ process for plugging projects into the grid.” – Alice Delahunty, President, National Grid Electricity Transmission
National Grid’s commitment to speeding up project’s connections places a focus on unlocking and increasing the amount of green energy capacity into the grid.
To keep the UK on track to secure a green and affordable net zero energy system, National Grid have collaborated with the UK Government and Ofgem to deliver the best practices to speed up grid connections.
National Grid will be consistently reviewing and identifying projects that can be brought forward based on new planning assumptions agreed by National Grid ESO.
The overall objective of forwarding these projects, not only to benefit those involved in the individual projects, but to speed up the integration of low carbon technology.
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