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UK grid operator closes connection queue

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The UK’s energy system operator will stop processing projects’ applications to connect to the grid in a bid to find time to reform the connections process so the country can decarbonise its electricity system.

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said it plans to use a “short pause” to overhaul rules to prioritise projects that are “ready to progress”.

It added that it currently has more projects in the queue than are required for the energy system in 2030 or even 2050.

The UK aims to reach 27-29GW of onshore wind and 43-50GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

Matt Vickers, director of connections reform at Neso said: “This short pause in applications will allow us to work with colleagues across the network companies to prepare for the new processes we need to bring forward the electricity projects needed for the delivery of clean power by 2030 and beyond.”

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