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Analysis from the Arcform team on regulatory change, market developments, and technical trends across EHV connections, IDNO, and the wider energy transition.
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The NESO Connections Reform: What It Means for Your Project
The new connections framework is the biggest change to the GB grid connection queue in a generation. We break down what has changed and how developers should respond.
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How to Read a Grid Connection Offer, and What to Push Back On
A guide to the connection offer clauses that matter most, and where there is usually room to negotiate.
Why the Choice of IDNO Matters More Than Developers Realise
Your IDNO will own and operate your network for decades. What to look for, and why the cheapest option rarely is.
Co-location Complexity: Connecting Storage and Solar on a Single Connection
The technical and commercial challenges of co-located BESS and solar PV, and why they are often underestimated.
Data Centre Power: The Grid's Fastest-Growing Demand Challenge
AI-driven data centre growth is reshaping the UK's connection pipeline, and what that means for capacity and cost.
Ofgem's RIIO-ED2 Price Control: The Network Operator's Commercial Landscape
The current regulatory settlement for distribution network operators, and how it shapes IDNOs and private wire projects.
EHV vs HV: When Does a Project Need an Extra-High Voltage Connection?
A practical guide to the threshold decisions that shape long-term connection costs.
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The technical, regulatory, and commercial issues that actually affect how UK electricity infrastructure gets built and operated.
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The Private Wire Opportunity for Industrial Decarbonisation
How manufacturers and heavy industry can use private wire networks to access low-cost renewable energy and meet Scope 2 targets.
Protection Relay Settings for Bidirectional EHV Connections
The protection challenges created by assets that both import and export power at extra-high voltage.
What Infrastructure Investors Need to Know About IDNO Assets
IDNO networks can be attractive long-duration infrastructure assets. A guide for investors and their advisers.
Grid Code Compliance for Energy Storage: Current Requirements and Upcoming Changes
The Grid Code requirements for storage assets have evolved fast. We map current obligations and what is changing.
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