How can the UK improve the grid connection process?

The UK Government has announced a plan to improve the grid connection process to help reach its goal of producing all electricity from clean sources by 2030. In an open letter released today, the government and Ofgem outlined the need to connect new clean energy projects and energy storage systems more quickly.

What is give and take with electricity grid connections?

It's give and take with electricity grid connections Connections generally fall into two categories: generation (creating electricity for the grid) and demand (taking energy from it).

Can energy storage systems sustain the quality and reliability of power systems?

Abstract: High penetration of renewable energy resources in the power system results in various new challenges for power system operators. One of the promising solutions to sustain the quality and reliability of the power system is the integration of energy storage systems (ESSs).

Why do we need a smarter grid?

Grids have been delivering power to households, businesses and industry for over 100 years. Clean energy transitions are now driving the transformation of our energy systems and expanding the role of electricity across economies. As a result, countries’ transitions to net zero emissions need to be underpinned by bigger, stronger and smarter grids.

Why are grid connections important to achieving net zero?

Everything that puts power into our electricity transmission network, or draws energy from it, needs to have a physical connection to it. Find out more about what this means, and why grid connections are central to achieving net zero. 1. Connections are like the sockets and wires in a house

Why do we need a new grid?

Grids need to both operate in new ways and leverage the benefits of distributed resources, such as rooftop solar, and all sources of flexibility. This includes deploying grid-enhancing technologies and unlocking the potential of demand response and energy storage through digitalisation.