Ofgem urges faster grid connections for renewables in UK
The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has called on network operators to expedite the connection of renewables, clean power, and storage projects to the grid. In response to a backlog of 722 GW of projects awaiting connection, Ofgem has set forth proposals to streamline the process, prioritising projects ready to operate within five years to help meet the UK’s 2030 energy goals. Ofgem’s reform plan focuses on optimal project placement and voltage…