DiscoverThe Connectology® Podcast by Roadnight Taylor#66 Grid News and Views - Episode 13
#66 Grid News and Views - Episode 13

#66 Grid News and Views - Episode 13

Update: 2025-10-22
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Connectologists® Pete Aston and Kyle Murchie are back with the latest Grid News and Views! After a four-month break, they dive into the big changes shaping Britain's grid connections — from NESO's new Gate 2 timeline to long-awaited reforms in network charging.


They break down what the new Gate 2 process really means for developers: complex timelines, delayed offers, and growing uncertainty around project acceptance and design changes. Pete and Kyle also unpack the latest on connection charging — including DCP461 and CMP460, two major reforms aiming to fix how shared infrastructure costs are split across projects.


Plus, they tackle the UK's unexpected demand boom: data centres now make up most of the 100+ GW of new demand in the queue — more than Britain's entire current peak demand! What does this mean for future connections, system design, and government policy?


If you're working in energy, development, or infrastructure, this episode is your quick guide to the fast-moving world of grid connections and reform.


 


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#66 Grid News and Views - Episode 13

#66 Grid News and Views - Episode 13

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