BESS & the New Grid Connections Model: From “Ready” to “Needed”

With NESO's shift to a "ready and needed" grid connections model, projects must now meet both the Gate 2 readiness criteria (secured land or planning consent) and alignment with the Clean Power 2030 capacity targets. As a result, BESS projects will need to be not just ready, but also strategically positioned to secure a queue place. We are delighted to invite you to a joint EnergyPro & Fieldfisher industry forum bringing together industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping BESS projects today. Highlights will include: Adam Terry (Harmattan Renewables) on identifying the right location, size and battery duration for the next phase of BESS projects Davide Cabrini (Opoura/Novogrid) on how Battery Storage projects should navigate the new grid queue Jonny Riggall (Blue Dot Energy & Environment) on effectively managing the sustainability requirements of battery storage developments. Richard Power (Fieldfisher) on the potential increase in litigation risk linked to grid connection Charlie von Schmieder (Gresham House) on the developer's perspective A panel Q&A closing out the day Agenda 3:00pm Assemble 3:15pm Welcome address 3:30pm Sessions Adam Terry, from Harmattan Renewables Location, Size, Duration for the next phase of BESS projects Davide Cabrini, from Opoura/Novogrid Battery Storage, Gate 2, and Grid in the UK Richard Power, from Fieldfisher Potential Increase in Litigation Risk Linked to Grid Connection Jonny Riggall, from Blue Dot Energy & Environment Battery Storage Sustainability Requirements Charlie von Schmieder, from Gresham House Developer's Perspective 4:30pm Panel Q&A with speakers 5:30pm Wrap-up 5:30pm – 7:30pm Networking (food and drink) If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].