NESO sets connections reform deadline

The system operator has confirmed that the window for submissions under Connections Reform will close on 26 August.

NESO said in the first week of August it reached around 1,000 submissions of evidence to meet the new readiness criteria from across a range of technology types.

Kayte O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer, said: “It is essential that projects can submit their application before the evidence submission window closes. If you have yet to submit, we want to reassure you: our evidence collection process will not be the reason any project is unsuccessful.”

“These reforms are vital. They will unlock faster connections for clean energy projects, create a better environment for investment, and help unlock the £40 billion annual opportunity in clean power and infrastructure.”

The deadline for submitted evidence under the process was extended after there were a number of issues with the portal.