SSE Renewables is seeking planning permission to co-locate a 21MW solar farm alongside its existing Richfield Wind Farm in Ireland

National Grid Electricity Distribution has unveiled a 10GW distribution capacity for fresh renewable energy projects spanning the Midlands, South Wales and the South West

South Dublin County Council has declined planning permission, stating insufficient electricity network capacity and absence of a fixed connection agreement to the national grid

Ofgem has approved the Transmission Entry Capacity Amnesty led by National Grid ESO, move that could release up to 8GW of projects from the queue

A report led by the Electricity Networks Commissioner Nick Winser has emphasised the urgent need to build power lines faster to avoid wasting the benefits of renewable energy projects

Local authorities have warned that the delay in construction poses a significant risk to achieving net zero goals

The updates for the Celtic Sea lease round, include port considerations, spatial constraints and risk mitigation measures

Ofgem urges reforms to GB’s electricity connections process for shorter connection dates, aligning with net zero targets and consumer affordability

The Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK has said solar projects with planning consent and finance ready can be made to wait for over a decade

The government has conceded current grid connection times are unacceptable